Add 12/60 and 28/48
12/60 + 28/48 is 47/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
12/60 = 12 × 4/60 × 4 = 48/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
28/48 = 28 × 5/48 × 5 = 140/240 - Add the two like fractions:
48/240 + 140/240 = 48 + 140/240 = 188/240 - 188/240 simplified gives 47/60
- So, 12/60 + 28/48 = 47/60
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