Add 1/60 and 63/72
1/60 + 63/72 is 107/120.
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,
63/72 = 63 × 5/72 × 5 = 315/360 - Add the two like fractions:
6/360 + 315/360 = 6 + 315/360 = 321/360 - 321/360 simplified gives 107/120
- So, 1/60 + 63/72 = 107/120
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