Add 14/60 and 8/72
14/60 + 8/72 is 31/90.
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,
14/60 = 14 × 6/60 × 6 = 84/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
8/72 = 8 × 5/72 × 5 = 40/360 - Add the two like fractions:
84/360 + 40/360 = 84 + 40/360 = 124/360 - 124/360 simplified gives 31/90
- So, 14/60 + 8/72 = 31/90
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