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Add 48/72 and 49/60

48/72 + 49/60 is 89/60.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    48/72 = 48 × 5/72 × 5 = 240/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
    49/60 = 49 × 6/60 × 6 = 294/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/360 + 294/360 = 240 + 294/360 = 534/360
  5. 534/360 simplified gives 89/60
  6. So, 48/72 + 49/60 = 89/60
    In mixed form: 129/60

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