Add 60/10 and 8/72
1st number: 6 0/10, 2nd number: 8/72
60/10 + 8/72 is 55/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
60/10 = 60 × 36/10 × 36 = 2160/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
8/72 = 8 × 5/72 × 5 = 40/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/360 + 40/360 = 2160 + 40/360 = 2200/360 - 2200/360 simplified gives 55/9
- So, 60/10 + 8/72 = 55/9
In mixed form: 61/9
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