Add 75/60 and 15/72
1st number: 1 15/60, 2nd number: 15/72
75/60 + 15/72 is 35/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
75/60 = 75 × 6/60 × 6 = 450/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
15/72 = 15 × 5/72 × 5 = 75/360 - Add the two like fractions:
450/360 + 75/360 = 450 + 75/360 = 525/360 - 525/360 simplified gives 35/24
- So, 75/60 + 15/72 = 35/24
In mixed form: 111/24
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