Add 3/6 and 60/72
3/6 + 60/72 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
3/6 = 3 × 12/6 × 12 = 36/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
60/72 = 60 × 1/72 × 1 = 60/72 - Add the two like fractions:
36/72 + 60/72 = 36 + 60/72 = 96/72 - 96/72 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 3/6 + 60/72 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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