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Add 72/48 and 6/5

1st number: 1 24/48, 2nd number: 1 1/5

72/48 + 6/5 is 27/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 5 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    72/48 = 72 × 5/48 × 5 = 360/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    6/5 = 6 × 48/5 × 48 = 288/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/240 + 288/240 = 360 + 288/240 = 648/240
  5. 648/240 simplified gives 27/10
  6. So, 72/48 + 6/5 = 27/10
    In mixed form: 27/10

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