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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

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

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