Add 4/72 and 18/60
4/72 + 18/60 is 16/45.
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,
4/72 = 4 × 5/72 × 5 = 20/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
18/60 = 18 × 6/60 × 6 = 108/360 - Add the two like fractions:
20/360 + 108/360 = 20 + 108/360 = 128/360 - 128/360 simplified gives 16/45
- So, 4/72 + 18/60 = 16/45
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