Add 12/60 and 6/72
12/60 + 6/72 is 17/60.
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,
12/60 = 12 × 6/60 × 6 = 72/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360 - Add the two like fractions:
72/360 + 30/360 = 72 + 30/360 = 102/360 - 102/360 simplified gives 17/60
- So, 12/60 + 6/72 = 17/60
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