Add 96/60 and 9/72
1st number: 1 36/60, 2nd number: 9/72
96/60 + 9/72 is 69/40.
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,
9/72 = 9 × 5/72 × 5 = 45/360 - Add the two like fractions:
576/360 + 45/360 = 576 + 45/360 = 621/360 - 621/360 simplified gives 69/40
- So, 96/60 + 9/72 = 69/40
In mixed form: 129/40
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