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Add 75/60 and 63/72

1st number: 1 15/60, 2nd number: 63/72

75/60 + 63/72 is 17/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
    75/60 = 75 × 6/60 × 6 = 450/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    63/72 = 63 × 5/72 × 5 = 315/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/360 + 315/360 = 450 + 315/360 = 765/360
  5. 765/360 simplified gives 17/8
  6. So, 75/60 + 63/72 = 17/8
    In mixed form: 21/8

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