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Add 18/72 and 16/60

18/72 + 16/60 is 31/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    18/72 = 18 × 5/72 × 5 = 90/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
    16/60 = 16 × 6/60 × 6 = 96/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/360 + 96/360 = 90 + 96/360 = 186/360
  5. 186/360 simplified gives 31/60
  6. So, 18/72 + 16/60 = 31/60

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