Add 10/60 and 4/72
10/60 + 4/72 is 2/9.
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,
10/60 = 10 × 6/60 × 6 = 60/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
4/72 = 4 × 5/72 × 5 = 20/360 - Add the two like fractions:
60/360 + 20/360 = 60 + 20/360 = 80/360 - 80/360 simplified gives 2/9
- So, 10/60 + 4/72 = 2/9
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