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Add 72/60 and 60/64

1st number: 1 12/60, 2nd number: 60/64

72/60 + 60/64 is 171/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
    72/60 = 72 × 16/60 × 16 = 1152/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    60/64 = 60 × 15/64 × 15 = 900/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1152/960 + 900/960 = 1152 + 900/960 = 2052/960
  5. 2052/960 simplified gives 171/80
  6. So, 72/60 + 60/64 = 171/80
    In mixed form: 211/80

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