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Add 12/48 and 8/60

12/48 + 8/60 is 23/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    12/48 = 12 × 5/48 × 5 = 60/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    8/60 = 8 × 4/60 × 4 = 32/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/240 + 32/240 = 60 + 32/240 = 92/240
  5. 92/240 simplified gives 23/60
  6. So, 12/48 + 8/60 = 23/60

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