Answers

Add 48/25 and 60/72

1^st number: 1 23/25, 2^nd number: 60/72

48/25 + 60/72 is 413/150.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
   48/25 = 48 × 72/25 × 72 = 3456/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   60/72 = 60 × 25/72 × 25 = 1500/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3456/1800 + 1500/1800 = 3456 + 1500/1800 = 4956/1800
5. 4956/1800 simplified gives 413/150
6. So, 48/25 + 60/72 = 413/150
   In mixed form: 2113/150

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁹⁶/₂₅+⁶⁰/₇₂ ⁴⁸/₅₀+⁶⁰/₇₂ ⁴⁸/₇₅+⁶⁰/₇₂

Add Fractions Calculator