Add 6/72 and 40/60
6/72 + 40/60 is 3/4.
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,
6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
40/60 = 40 × 6/60 × 6 = 240/360 - Add the two like fractions:
30/360 + 240/360 = 30 + 240/360 = 270/360 - 270/360 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 6/72 + 40/60 = 3/4
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