Add 54/60 and 30/72
54/60 + 30/72 is 79/60.
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,
54/60 = 54 × 6/60 × 6 = 324/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
30/72 = 30 × 5/72 × 5 = 150/360 - Add the two like fractions:
324/360 + 150/360 = 324 + 150/360 = 474/360 - 474/360 simplified gives 79/60
- So, 54/60 + 30/72 = 79/60
In mixed form: 119/60
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