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Add 7/9 and 60/96

7/9 + 60/96 is 101/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 96 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    7/9 = 7 × 32/9 × 32 = 224/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    60/96 = 60 × 3/96 × 3 = 180/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/288 + 180/288 = 224 + 180/288 = 404/288
  5. 404/288 simplified gives 101/72
  6. So, 7/9 + 60/96 = 101/72
    In mixed form: 129/72

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