Add 3/60 and 40/72
3/60 + 40/72 is 109/180.
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,
3/60 = 3 × 6/60 × 6 = 18/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
40/72 = 40 × 5/72 × 5 = 200/360 - Add the two like fractions:
18/360 + 200/360 = 18 + 200/360 = 218/360 - 218/360 simplified gives 109/180
- So, 3/60 + 40/72 = 109/180
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