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Add 6/72 and 3/60

6/72 + 3/60 is 2/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
    3/60 = 3 × 6/60 × 6 = 18/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/360 + 18/360 = 30 + 18/360 = 48/360
  5. 48/360 simplified gives 2/15
  6. So, 6/72 + 3/60 = 2/15

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