Add 12/72 and 9/20
12/72 + 9/20 is 37/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 20 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 20 × 18 = 360,
9/20 = 9 × 18/20 × 18 = 162/360 - Add the two like fractions:
60/360 + 162/360 = 60 + 162/360 = 222/360 - 222/360 simplified gives 37/60
- So, 12/72 + 9/20 = 37/60
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