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Add 12/72 and 48/60

12/72 + 48/60 is 29/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 60 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    12/72 = 12 × 5/72 × 5 = 60/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
    48/60 = 48 × 6/60 × 6 = 288/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/360 + 288/360 = 60 + 288/360 = 348/360
  5. 348/360 simplified gives 29/30
  6. So, 12/72 + 48/60 = 29/30

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