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Add 75/60 and 90/48

1st number: 1 15/60, 2nd number: 1 42/48

75/60 + 90/48 is 25/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    75/60 = 75 × 4/60 × 4 = 300/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    90/48 = 90 × 5/48 × 5 = 450/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/240 + 450/240 = 300 + 450/240 = 750/240
  5. 750/240 simplified gives 25/8
  6. So, 75/60 + 90/48 = 25/8
    In mixed form: 31/8

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