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Add 96/60 and 54/72

1st number: 1 36/60, 2nd number: 54/72

96/60 + 54/72 is 47/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
    96/60 = 96 × 6/60 × 6 = 576/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    54/72 = 54 × 5/72 × 5 = 270/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/360 + 270/360 = 576 + 270/360 = 846/360
  5. 846/360 simplified gives 47/20
  6. So, 96/60 + 54/72 = 47/20
    In mixed form: 27/20

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