Add 72/96 and 98/60
1st number: 72/96, 2nd number: 1 38/60
72/96 + 98/60 is 143/60.
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,
98/60 = 98 × 8/60 × 8 = 784/480 - Add the two like fractions:
360/480 + 784/480 = 360 + 784/480 = 1144/480 - 1144/480 simplified gives 143/60
- So, 72/96 + 98/60 = 143/60
In mixed form: 223/60
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