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Add 12/60 and 3/48

12/60 + 3/48 is 21/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    12/60 = 12 × 4/60 × 4 = 48/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    3/48 = 3 × 5/48 × 5 = 15/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/240 + 15/240 = 48 + 15/240 = 63/240
  5. 63/240 simplified gives 21/80
  6. So, 12/60 + 3/48 = 21/80

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