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Add 48/60 and 27/72

48/60 + 27/72 is 47/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
    48/60 = 48 × 6/60 × 6 = 288/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    27/72 = 27 × 5/72 × 5 = 135/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/360 + 135/360 = 288 + 135/360 = 423/360
  5. 423/360 simplified gives 47/40
  6. So, 48/60 + 27/72 = 47/40
    In mixed form: 17/40

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