Add 60/2 and 24/72
1st number: 30 0/2, 2nd number: 24/72
60/2 + 24/72 is 91/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
60/2 = 60 × 36/2 × 36 = 2160/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
24/72 = 24 × 1/72 × 1 = 24/72 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/72 + 24/72 = 2160 + 24/72 = 2184/72 - 2184/72 simplified gives 91/3
- So, 60/2 + 24/72 = 91/3
In mixed form: 301/3
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