Add 45/72 and 20/60
45/72 + 20/60 is 23/24.
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,
45/72 = 45 × 5/72 × 5 = 225/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
20/60 = 20 × 6/60 × 6 = 120/360 - Add the two like fractions:
225/360 + 120/360 = 225 + 120/360 = 345/360 - 345/360 simplified gives 23/24
- So, 45/72 + 20/60 = 23/24
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