Add 72/96 and 48/60
72/96 + 48/60 is 31/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 60 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
72/96 = 72 × 5/96 × 5 = 360/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
48/60 = 48 × 8/60 × 8 = 384/480 - Add the two like fractions:
360/480 + 384/480 = 360 + 384/480 = 744/480 - 744/480 simplified gives 31/20
- So, 72/96 + 48/60 = 31/20
In mixed form: 111/20
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