Add 72/60 and 50/64
1st number: 1 12/60, 2nd number: 50/64
72/60 + 50/64 is 317/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
72/60 = 72 × 16/60 × 16 = 1152/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
50/64 = 50 × 15/64 × 15 = 750/960 - Add the two like fractions:
1152/960 + 750/960 = 1152 + 750/960 = 1902/960 - 1902/960 simplified gives 317/160
- So, 72/60 + 50/64 = 317/160
In mixed form: 1157/160
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