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Add 60/72 and 48/90

60/72 + 48/90 is 41/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 90 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    60/72 = 60 × 5/72 × 5 = 300/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    48/90 = 48 × 4/90 × 4 = 192/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/360 + 192/360 = 300 + 192/360 = 492/360
  5. 492/360 simplified gives 41/30
  6. So, 60/72 + 48/90 = 41/30
    In mixed form: 111/30

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