Add 60/75 and 20/48
60/75 + 20/48 is 73/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
60/75 = 60 × 16/75 × 16 = 960/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
20/48 = 20 × 25/48 × 25 = 500/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
960/1200 + 500/1200 = 960 + 500/1200 = 1460/1200 - 1460/1200 simplified gives 73/60
- So, 60/75 + 20/48 = 73/60
In mixed form: 113/60
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