Add 10/72 and 14/60
10/72 + 14/60 is 67/180.
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,
10/72 = 10 × 5/72 × 5 = 50/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
14/60 = 14 × 6/60 × 6 = 84/360 - Add the two like fractions:
50/360 + 84/360 = 50 + 84/360 = 134/360 - 134/360 simplified gives 67/180
- So, 10/72 + 14/60 = 67/180
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