Add 60/48 and 10/75
1st number: 1 12/48, 2nd number: 10/75
60/48 + 10/75 is 83/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
10/75 = 10 × 16/75 × 16 = 160/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/1200 + 160/1200 = 1500 + 160/1200 = 1660/1200 - 1660/1200 simplified gives 83/60
- So, 60/48 + 10/75 = 83/60
In mixed form: 123/60
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