Add 48/75 and 28/60
48/75 + 28/60 is 83/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
48/75 = 48 × 4/75 × 4 = 192/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
28/60 = 28 × 5/60 × 5 = 140/300 - Add the two like fractions:
192/300 + 140/300 = 192 + 140/300 = 332/300 - 332/300 simplified gives 83/75
- So, 48/75 + 28/60 = 83/75
In mixed form: 18/75
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