Add 54/72 and 16/60
54/72 + 16/60 is 61/60.
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,
54/72 = 54 × 5/72 × 5 = 270/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
16/60 = 16 × 6/60 × 6 = 96/360 - Add the two like fractions:
270/360 + 96/360 = 270 + 96/360 = 366/360 - 366/360 simplified gives 61/60
- So, 54/72 + 16/60 = 61/60
In mixed form: 11/60
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