Add 72/60 and 40/96
1st number: 1 12/60, 2nd number: 40/96
72/60 + 40/96 is 97/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
72/60 = 72 × 8/60 × 8 = 576/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
40/96 = 40 × 5/96 × 5 = 200/480 - Add the two like fractions:
576/480 + 200/480 = 576 + 200/480 = 776/480 - 776/480 simplified gives 97/60
- So, 72/60 + 40/96 = 97/60
In mixed form: 137/60
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