Add 5/60 and 2/72
5/60 + 2/72 is 1/9.
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,
5/60 = 5 × 6/60 × 6 = 30/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
2/72 = 2 × 5/72 × 5 = 10/360 - Add the two like fractions:
30/360 + 10/360 = 30 + 10/360 = 40/360 - 40/360 simplified gives 1/9
- So, 5/60 + 2/72 = 1/9
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