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Add 6/60 and 8/72

6/60 + 8/72 is 19/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
    6/60 = 6 × 6/60 × 6 = 36/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    8/72 = 8 × 5/72 × 5 = 40/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/360 + 40/360 = 36 + 40/360 = 76/360
  5. 76/360 simplified gives 19/90
  6. So, 6/60 + 8/72 = 19/90

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