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Add 60/48 and 3/45

1st number: 1 12/48, 2nd number: 3/45

60/48 + 3/45 is 79/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 45 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    60/48 = 60 × 15/48 × 15 = 900/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    3/45 = 3 × 16/45 × 16 = 48/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/720 + 48/720 = 900 + 48/720 = 948/720
  5. 948/720 simplified gives 79/60
  6. So, 60/48 + 3/45 = 79/60
    In mixed form: 119/60

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