Add 14/60 and 9/72
14/60 + 9/72 is 43/120.
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,
9/72 = 9 × 5/72 × 5 = 45/360 - Add the two like fractions:
84/360 + 45/360 = 84 + 45/360 = 129/360 - 129/360 simplified gives 43/120
- So, 14/60 + 9/72 = 43/120
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