Add 42/60 and 15/72
42/60 + 15/72 is 109/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
42/60 = 42 × 6/60 × 6 = 252/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
15/72 = 15 × 5/72 × 5 = 75/360 - Add the two like fractions:
252/360 + 75/360 = 252 + 75/360 = 327/360 - 327/360 simplified gives 109/120
- So, 42/60 + 15/72 = 109/120
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