Add 60/72 and 54/64
60/72 + 54/64 is 161/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 8 = 576,
60/72 = 60 × 8/72 × 8 = 480/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
54/64 = 54 × 9/64 × 9 = 486/576 - Add the two like fractions:
480/576 + 486/576 = 480 + 486/576 = 966/576 - 966/576 simplified gives 161/96
- So, 60/72 + 54/64 = 161/96
In mixed form: 165/96
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