Add 5/60 and 70/72
5/60 + 70/72 is 19/18.
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,
70/72 = 70 × 5/72 × 5 = 350/360 - Add the two like fractions:
30/360 + 350/360 = 30 + 350/360 = 380/360 - 380/360 simplified gives 19/18
- So, 5/60 + 70/72 = 19/18
In mixed form: 11/18
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