Add 1/72 and 54/60
1/72 + 54/60 is 329/360.
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,
54/60 = 54 × 6/60 × 6 = 324/360 - Add the two like fractions:
5/360 + 324/360 = 5 + 324/360 = 329/360 - So, 1/72 + 54/60 = 329/360
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