Add 60/84 and 7/48
60/84 + 7/48 is 289/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
60/84 = 60 × 4/84 × 4 = 240/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
7/48 = 7 × 7/48 × 7 = 49/336 - Add the two like fractions:
240/336 + 49/336 = 240 + 49/336 = 289/336 - So, 60/84 + 7/48 = 289/336
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