Add 60/75 and 60/96
60/75 + 60/96 is 57/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
60/75 = 60 × 32/75 × 32 = 1920/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
60/96 = 60 × 25/96 × 25 = 1500/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
1920/2400 + 1500/2400 = 1920 + 1500/2400 = 3420/2400 - 3420/2400 simplified gives 57/40
- So, 60/75 + 60/96 = 57/40
In mixed form: 117/40
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