Add 12/72 and 40/60
12/72 + 40/60 is 5/6.
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,
12/72 = 12 × 5/72 × 5 = 60/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
40/60 = 40 × 6/60 × 6 = 240/360 - Add the two like fractions:
60/360 + 240/360 = 60 + 240/360 = 300/360 - 300/360 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 12/72 + 40/60 = 5/6
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