Add 35/72 and 4/60
35/72 + 4/60 is 199/360.
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,
35/72 = 35 × 5/72 × 5 = 175/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
4/60 = 4 × 6/60 × 6 = 24/360 - Add the two like fractions:
175/360 + 24/360 = 175 + 24/360 = 199/360 - So, 35/72 + 4/60 = 199/360
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 70/72+4/60 35/72+8/60 35/72+12/60 35/72+20/60 35/72+28/60