Add 60/24 and 40/72
1st number: 2 12/24, 2nd number: 40/72
60/24 + 40/72 is 55/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
60/24 = 60 × 3/24 × 3 = 180/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
40/72 = 40 × 1/72 × 1 = 40/72 - Add the two like fractions:
180/72 + 40/72 = 180 + 40/72 = 220/72 - 220/72 simplified gives 55/18
- So, 60/24 + 40/72 = 55/18
In mixed form: 31/18
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