Add 49/72 and 20/60
49/72 + 20/60 is 73/72.
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,
49/72 = 49 × 5/72 × 5 = 245/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
20/60 = 20 × 6/60 × 6 = 120/360 - Add the two like fractions:
245/360 + 120/360 = 245 + 120/360 = 365/360 - 365/360 simplified gives 73/72
- So, 49/72 + 20/60 = 73/72
In mixed form: 11/72
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