Add 60/3 and 10/72, Solve 20 0/3 + 10/72 as a fraction

Add 60/3 and 10/72

1^st number: 20 0/3, 2^nd number: 10/72

60/3 + 10/72 is 725/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
60/3 = 60 × 24/3 × 24 = 1440/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
10/72 = 10 × 1/72 × 1 = 10/72
Add the two like fractions:
1440/72 + 10/72 = 1440 + 10/72 = 1450/72
1450/72 simplified gives 725/36
So, 60/3 + 10/72 = 725/36
In mixed form: 205/36

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