Add 2/72 and 50/60
2/72 + 50/60 is 31/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
2/72 = 2 × 5/72 × 5 = 10/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
50/60 = 50 × 6/60 × 6 = 300/360 - Add the two like fractions:
10/360 + 300/360 = 10 + 300/360 = 310/360 - 310/360 simplified gives 31/36
- So, 2/72 + 50/60 = 31/36
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