Add 28/48 and 60/72
28/48 + 60/72 is 17/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
28/48 = 28 × 3/48 × 3 = 84/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
60/72 = 60 × 2/72 × 2 = 120/144 - Add the two like fractions:
84/144 + 120/144 = 84 + 120/144 = 204/144 - 204/144 simplified gives 17/12
- So, 28/48 + 60/72 = 17/12
In mixed form: 15/12
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