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Add 7/60 and 4/48

7/60 + 4/48 is 1/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    7/60 = 7 × 4/60 × 4 = 28/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    4/48 = 4 × 5/48 × 5 = 20/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/240 + 20/240 = 28 + 20/240 = 48/240
  5. 48/240 simplified gives 1/5
  6. So, 7/60 + 4/48 = 1/5

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