Add 25/48 and 12/60
25/48 + 12/60 is 173/240.
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,
25/48 = 25 × 5/48 × 5 = 125/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
12/60 = 12 × 4/60 × 4 = 48/240 - Add the two like fractions:
125/240 + 48/240 = 125 + 48/240 = 173/240 - So, 25/48 + 12/60 = 173/240
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