Add 60/24 and 81/72
1st number: 2 12/24, 2nd number: 1 9/72
60/24 + 81/72 is 29/8.
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,
81/72 = 81 × 1/72 × 1 = 81/72 - Add the two like fractions:
180/72 + 81/72 = 180 + 81/72 = 261/72 - 261/72 simplified gives 29/8
- So, 60/24 + 81/72 = 29/8
In mixed form: 35/8
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