Add 75/48 and 1/60
1st number: 1 27/48, 2nd number: 1/60
75/48 + 1/60 is 379/240.
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,
75/48 = 75 × 5/48 × 5 = 375/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
1/60 = 1 × 4/60 × 4 = 4/240 - Add the two like fractions:
375/240 + 4/240 = 375 + 4/240 = 379/240 - So, 75/48 + 1/60 = 379/240
In mixed form: 1139/240
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