Add 12/48 and 49/60
12/48 + 49/60 is 16/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
12/48 = 12 × 5/48 × 5 = 60/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
49/60 = 49 × 4/60 × 4 = 196/240 - Add the two like fractions:
60/240 + 196/240 = 60 + 196/240 = 256/240 - 256/240 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 12/48 + 49/60 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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