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Add 72/60 and 12/16

1st number: 1 12/60, 2nd number: 12/16

72/60 + 12/16 is 39/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 16 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    72/60 = 72 × 4/60 × 4 = 288/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    12/16 = 12 × 15/16 × 15 = 180/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/240 + 180/240 = 288 + 180/240 = 468/240
  5. 468/240 simplified gives 39/20
  6. So, 72/60 + 12/16 = 39/20
    In mixed form: 119/20

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