Add 75/72 and 16/60
1st number: 1 3/72, 2nd number: 16/60
75/72 + 16/60 is 157/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 60 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
75/72 = 75 × 5/72 × 5 = 375/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
16/60 = 16 × 6/60 × 6 = 96/360 - Add the two like fractions:
375/360 + 96/360 = 375 + 96/360 = 471/360 - 471/360 simplified gives 157/120
- So, 75/72 + 16/60 = 157/120
In mixed form: 137/120
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