Add 28/48 and 42/60
28/48 + 42/60 is 77/60.
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,
28/48 = 28 × 5/48 × 5 = 140/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
42/60 = 42 × 4/60 × 4 = 168/240 - Add the two like fractions:
140/240 + 168/240 = 140 + 168/240 = 308/240 - 308/240 simplified gives 77/60
- So, 28/48 + 42/60 = 77/60
In mixed form: 117/60
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