Add 25/36 and 60/96
25/36 + 60/96 is 95/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
25/36 = 25 × 8/36 × 8 = 200/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
60/96 = 60 × 3/96 × 3 = 180/288 - Add the two like fractions:
200/288 + 180/288 = 200 + 180/288 = 380/288 - 380/288 simplified gives 95/72
- So, 25/36 + 60/96 = 95/72
In mixed form: 123/72
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