Add 72/48 and 21/60
1st number: 1 24/48, 2nd number: 21/60
72/48 + 21/60 is 37/20.
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,
21/60 = 21 × 4/60 × 4 = 84/240 - Add the two like fractions:
360/240 + 84/240 = 360 + 84/240 = 444/240 - 444/240 simplified gives 37/20
- So, 72/48 + 21/60 = 37/20
In mixed form: 117/20
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