Add 2/72 and 70/60
1st number: 2/72, 2nd number: 1 10/60
2/72 + 70/60 is 43/36.
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,
70/60 = 70 × 6/60 × 6 = 420/360 - Add the two like fractions:
10/360 + 420/360 = 10 + 420/360 = 430/360 - 430/360 simplified gives 43/36
- So, 2/72 + 70/60 = 43/36
In mixed form: 17/36
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