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Add 28/48 and 45/60

28/48 + 45/60 is 4/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    28/48 = 28 × 5/48 × 5 = 140/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    45/60 = 45 × 4/60 × 4 = 180/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/240 + 180/240 = 140 + 180/240 = 320/240
  5. 320/240 simplified gives 4/3
  6. So, 28/48 + 45/60 = 4/3
    In mixed form: 11/3

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