Add 32/9 and 60/72, Solve 3 5/9 + 60/72 as a fraction

Add 32/9 and 60/72

1^st number: 3 5/9, 2^nd number: 60/72

32/9 + 60/72 is 79/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
32/9 = 32 × 8/9 × 8 = 256/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
60/72 = 60 × 1/72 × 1 = 60/72
Add the two like fractions:
256/72 + 60/72 = 256 + 60/72 = 316/72
316/72 simplified gives 79/18
So, 32/9 + 60/72 = 79/18
In mixed form: 47/18

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