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Add 60/75 and 10/48

60/75 + 10/48 is 121/120.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    60/75 = 60 × 16/75 × 16 = 960/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    10/48 = 10 × 25/48 × 25 = 250/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/1200 + 250/1200 = 960 + 250/1200 = 1210/1200
  5. 1210/1200 simplified gives 121/120
  6. So, 60/75 + 10/48 = 121/120
    In mixed form: 11/120

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