Add 1/60 and 35/72
1/60 + 35/72 is 181/360.
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,
1/60 = 1 × 6/60 × 6 = 6/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
35/72 = 35 × 5/72 × 5 = 175/360 - Add the two like fractions:
6/360 + 175/360 = 6 + 175/360 = 181/360 - So, 1/60 + 35/72 = 181/360
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