Add 96/72 and 98/60
1st number: 1 24/72, 2nd number: 1 38/60
96/72 + 98/60 is 89/30.
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,
96/72 = 96 × 5/72 × 5 = 480/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
98/60 = 98 × 6/60 × 6 = 588/360 - Add the two like fractions:
480/360 + 588/360 = 480 + 588/360 = 1068/360 - 1068/360 simplified gives 89/30
- So, 96/72 + 98/60 = 89/30
In mixed form: 229/30
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