Add 72/48 and 16/60
1st number: 1 24/48, 2nd number: 16/60
72/48 + 16/60 is 53/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
72/48 = 72 × 5/48 × 5 = 360/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
16/60 = 16 × 4/60 × 4 = 64/240 - Add the two like fractions:
360/240 + 64/240 = 360 + 64/240 = 424/240 - 424/240 simplified gives 53/30
- So, 72/48 + 16/60 = 53/30
In mixed form: 123/30
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