Add 7/9 and 60/96
7/9 + 60/96 is 101/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
7/9 = 7 × 32/9 × 32 = 224/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
60/96 = 60 × 3/96 × 3 = 180/288 - Add the two like fractions:
224/288 + 180/288 = 224 + 180/288 = 404/288 - 404/288 simplified gives 101/72
- So, 7/9 + 60/96 = 101/72
In mixed form: 129/72
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