Add 96/60 and 14/72
1st number: 1 36/60, 2nd number: 14/72
96/60 + 14/72 is 323/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
96/60 = 96 × 6/60 × 6 = 576/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
14/72 = 14 × 5/72 × 5 = 70/360 - Add the two like fractions:
576/360 + 70/360 = 576 + 70/360 = 646/360 - 646/360 simplified gives 323/180
- So, 96/60 + 14/72 = 323/180
In mixed form: 1143/180
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