Add 4/72 and 5/60
4/72 + 5/60 is 5/36.
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,
4/72 = 4 × 5/72 × 5 = 20/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
5/60 = 5 × 6/60 × 6 = 30/360 - Add the two like fractions:
20/360 + 30/360 = 20 + 30/360 = 50/360 - 50/360 simplified gives 5/36
- So, 4/72 + 5/60 = 5/36
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