Add 72/75 and 12/60
72/75 + 12/60 is 29/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
72/75 = 72 × 4/75 × 4 = 288/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
12/60 = 12 × 5/60 × 5 = 60/300 - Add the two like fractions:
288/300 + 60/300 = 288 + 60/300 = 348/300 - 348/300 simplified gives 29/25
- So, 72/75 + 12/60 = 29/25
In mixed form: 14/25
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