Add 42/72 and 18/60
42/72 + 18/60 is 53/60.
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,
18/60 = 18 × 6/60 × 6 = 108/360 - Add the two like fractions:
210/360 + 108/360 = 210 + 108/360 = 318/360 - 318/360 simplified gives 53/60
- So, 42/72 + 18/60 = 53/60
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