Add 60/72 and 16/75
60/72 + 16/75 is 157/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 75 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
60/72 = 60 × 25/72 × 25 = 1500/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
16/75 = 16 × 24/75 × 24 = 384/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/1800 + 384/1800 = 1500 + 384/1800 = 1884/1800 - 1884/1800 simplified gives 157/150
- So, 60/72 + 16/75 = 157/150
In mixed form: 17/150
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