Add 72/60 and 8/75
1st number: 1 12/60, 2nd number: 8/75
72/60 + 8/75 is 98/75.
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,
8/75 = 8 × 4/75 × 4 = 32/300 - Add the two like fractions:
360/300 + 32/300 = 360 + 32/300 = 392/300 - 392/300 simplified gives 98/75
- So, 72/60 + 8/75 = 98/75
In mixed form: 123/75
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