Add 84/96 and 60/72
84/96 + 60/72 is 41/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 72 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
84/96 = 84 × 3/96 × 3 = 252/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
60/72 = 60 × 4/72 × 4 = 240/288 - Add the two like fractions:
252/288 + 240/288 = 252 + 240/288 = 492/288 - 492/288 simplified gives 41/24
- So, 84/96 + 60/72 = 41/24
In mixed form: 117/24
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