Add 25/96 and 60/72
25/96 + 60/72 is 35/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 72 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
25/96 = 25 × 3/96 × 3 = 75/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
60/72 = 60 × 4/72 × 4 = 240/288 - Add the two like fractions:
75/288 + 240/288 = 75 + 240/288 = 315/288 - 315/288 simplified gives 35/32
- So, 25/96 + 60/72 = 35/32
In mixed form: 13/32
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