Add 1/72 and 10/60
1/72 + 10/60 is 13/72.
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,
1/72 = 1 × 5/72 × 5 = 5/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
10/60 = 10 × 6/60 × 6 = 60/360 - Add the two like fractions:
5/360 + 60/360 = 5 + 60/360 = 65/360 - 65/360 simplified gives 13/72
- So, 1/72 + 10/60 = 13/72
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