Add 2/60 and 3/72
2/60 + 3/72 is 3/40.
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,
2/60 = 2 × 6/60 × 6 = 12/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
3/72 = 3 × 5/72 × 5 = 15/360 - Add the two like fractions:
12/360 + 15/360 = 12 + 15/360 = 27/360 - 27/360 simplified gives 3/40
- So, 2/60 + 3/72 = 3/40
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