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Add 25/36 and 60/96

25/36 + 60/96 is 95/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 96 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    25/36 = 25 × 8/36 × 8 = 200/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    60/96 = 60 × 3/96 × 3 = 180/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/288 + 180/288 = 200 + 180/288 = 380/288
  5. 380/288 simplified gives 95/72
  6. So, 25/36 + 60/96 = 95/72
    In mixed form: 123/72

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