Add 60/48 and 1/75, Solve 1 12/48 + 1/75 as a fraction

Add 60/48 and 1/75

1^st number: 1 12/48, 2^nd number: 1/75

60/48 + 1/75 is 379/300.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 75 is 1200

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
60/48 = 60 × 25/48 × 25 = 1500/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
1/75 = 1 × 16/75 × 16 = 16/1200
Add the two like fractions:
1500/1200 + 16/1200 = 1500 + 16/1200 = 1516/1200
1516/1200 simplified gives 379/300
So, 60/48 + 1/75 = 379/300
In mixed form: 179/300

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