Add 28/72 and 45/60
28/72 + 45/60 is 41/36.
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,
28/72 = 28 × 5/72 × 5 = 140/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
45/60 = 45 × 6/60 × 6 = 270/360 - Add the two like fractions:
140/360 + 270/360 = 140 + 270/360 = 410/360 - 410/360 simplified gives 41/36
- So, 28/72 + 45/60 = 41/36
In mixed form: 15/36
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