Add 48/60 and 7/72
48/60 + 7/72 is 323/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
48/60 = 48 × 6/60 × 6 = 288/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
7/72 = 7 × 5/72 × 5 = 35/360 - Add the two like fractions:
288/360 + 35/360 = 288 + 35/360 = 323/360 - So, 48/60 + 7/72 = 323/360
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