Add 72/75 and 56/60
72/75 + 56/60 is 142/75.
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,
56/60 = 56 × 5/60 × 5 = 280/300 - Add the two like fractions:
288/300 + 280/300 = 288 + 280/300 = 568/300 - 568/300 simplified gives 142/75
- So, 72/75 + 56/60 = 142/75
In mixed form: 167/75
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