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Add 72/48 and 84/60

1st number: 1 24/48, 2nd number: 1 24/60

72/48 + 84/60 is 29/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    72/48 = 72 × 5/48 × 5 = 360/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    84/60 = 84 × 4/60 × 4 = 336/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/240 + 336/240 = 360 + 336/240 = 696/240
  5. 696/240 simplified gives 29/10
  6. So, 72/48 + 84/60 = 29/10
    In mixed form: 29/10

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