Add 25/18 and 60/96, Solve 1 7/18 + 60/96 as a fraction

Add 25/18 and 60/96

1^st number: 1 7/18, 2^nd number: 60/96

25/18 + 60/96 is 145/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 96 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
25/18 = 25 × 16/18 × 16 = 400/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
60/96 = 60 × 3/96 × 3 = 180/288
Add the two like fractions:
400/288 + 180/288 = 400 + 180/288 = 580/288
580/288 simplified gives 145/72
So, 25/18 + 60/96 = 145/72
In mixed form: 21/72

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