Add 4/60 and 72/75
4/60 + 72/75 is 77/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
4/60 = 4 × 5/60 × 5 = 20/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
72/75 = 72 × 4/75 × 4 = 288/300 - Add the two like fractions:
20/300 + 288/300 = 20 + 288/300 = 308/300 - 308/300 simplified gives 77/75
- So, 4/60 + 72/75 = 77/75
In mixed form: 12/75
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