Add 72/60 and 2/75
1st number: 1 12/60, 2nd number: 2/75
72/60 + 2/75 is 92/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
72/60 = 72 × 5/60 × 5 = 360/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
2/75 = 2 × 4/75 × 4 = 8/300 - Add the two like fractions:
360/300 + 8/300 = 360 + 8/300 = 368/300 - 368/300 simplified gives 92/75
- So, 72/60 + 2/75 = 92/75
In mixed form: 117/75
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