Add 18/60 and 9/72
18/60 + 9/72 is 17/40.
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,
18/60 = 18 × 6/60 × 6 = 108/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
9/72 = 9 × 5/72 × 5 = 45/360 - Add the two like fractions:
108/360 + 45/360 = 108 + 45/360 = 153/360 - 153/360 simplified gives 17/40
- So, 18/60 + 9/72 = 17/40
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