Add 25/72 and 15/60
25/72 + 15/60 is 43/72.
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,
25/72 = 25 × 5/72 × 5 = 125/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
15/60 = 15 × 6/60 × 6 = 90/360 - Add the two like fractions:
125/360 + 90/360 = 125 + 90/360 = 215/360 - 215/360 simplified gives 43/72
- So, 25/72 + 15/60 = 43/72
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