Add 35/72 and 6/60
35/72 + 6/60 is 211/360.
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,
6/60 = 6 × 6/60 × 6 = 36/360 - Add the two like fractions:
175/360 + 36/360 = 175 + 36/360 = 211/360 - So, 35/72 + 6/60 = 211/360
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