Add 75/60 and 63/24
1st number: 1 15/60, 2nd number: 2 15/24
75/60 + 63/24 is 31/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
75/60 = 75 × 2/60 × 2 = 150/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
63/24 = 63 × 5/24 × 5 = 315/120 - Add the two like fractions:
150/120 + 315/120 = 150 + 315/120 = 465/120 - 465/120 simplified gives 31/8
- So, 75/60 + 63/24 = 31/8
In mixed form: 37/8
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