Add 20/60 and 3/72
20/60 + 3/72 is 3/8.
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,
20/60 = 20 × 6/60 × 6 = 120/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
3/72 = 3 × 5/72 × 5 = 15/360 - Add the two like fractions:
120/360 + 15/360 = 120 + 15/360 = 135/360 - 135/360 simplified gives 3/8
- So, 20/60 + 3/72 = 3/8
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