Add 75/60 and 9/24
1st number: 1 15/60, 2nd number: 9/24
75/60 + 9/24 is 13/8.
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,
9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120 - Add the two like fractions:
150/120 + 45/120 = 150 + 45/120 = 195/120 - 195/120 simplified gives 13/8
- So, 75/60 + 9/24 = 13/8
In mixed form: 15/8
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