Add 75/60 and 9/64
1st number: 1 15/60, 2nd number: 9/64
75/60 + 9/64 is 89/64.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
75/60 = 75 × 16/60 × 16 = 1200/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
9/64 = 9 × 15/64 × 15 = 135/960 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/960 + 135/960 = 1200 + 135/960 = 1335/960 - 1335/960 simplified gives 89/64
- So, 75/60 + 9/64 = 89/64
In mixed form: 125/64
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