Add 42/72 and 16/60
42/72 + 16/60 is 17/20.
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,
42/72 = 42 × 5/72 × 5 = 210/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
16/60 = 16 × 6/60 × 6 = 96/360 - Add the two like fractions:
210/360 + 96/360 = 210 + 96/360 = 306/360 - 306/360 simplified gives 17/20
- So, 42/72 + 16/60 = 17/20
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