Add 48/75 and 42/60
48/75 + 42/60 is 67/50.
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,
42/60 = 42 × 5/60 × 5 = 210/300 - Add the two like fractions:
192/300 + 210/300 = 192 + 210/300 = 402/300 - 402/300 simplified gives 67/50
- So, 48/75 + 42/60 = 67/50
In mixed form: 117/50
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