Add 12/72 and 42/60
12/72 + 42/60 is 13/15.
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,
42/60 = 42 × 6/60 × 6 = 252/360 - Add the two like fractions:
60/360 + 252/360 = 60 + 252/360 = 312/360 - 312/360 simplified gives 13/15
- So, 12/72 + 42/60 = 13/15
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