Add 36/72 and 14/60
36/72 + 14/60 is 11/15.
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,
36/72 = 36 × 5/72 × 5 = 180/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
14/60 = 14 × 6/60 × 6 = 84/360 - Add the two like fractions:
180/360 + 84/360 = 180 + 84/360 = 264/360 - 264/360 simplified gives 11/15
- So, 36/72 + 14/60 = 11/15
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