Add 60/48 and 27/72
1st number: 1 12/48, 2nd number: 27/72
60/48 + 27/72 is 13/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
60/48 = 60 × 3/48 × 3 = 180/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
27/72 = 27 × 2/72 × 2 = 54/144 - Add the two like fractions:
180/144 + 54/144 = 180 + 54/144 = 234/144 - 234/144 simplified gives 13/8
- So, 60/48 + 27/72 = 13/8
In mixed form: 15/8
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