Add 75/48 and 14/60
1st number: 1 27/48, 2nd number: 14/60
75/48 + 14/60 is 431/240.
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,
14/60 = 14 × 4/60 × 4 = 56/240 - Add the two like fractions:
375/240 + 56/240 = 375 + 56/240 = 431/240 - So, 75/48 + 14/60 = 431/240
In mixed form: 1191/240
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