Add 60/3 and 5/72
1st number: 20 0/3, 2nd number: 5/72
603 + 572 is 144572.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
603 = 60 × 243 × 24 = 144072 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
572 = 5 × 172 × 1 = 572 - Add the two like fractions:
144072 + 572 = 1440 + 572 = 144572 - So, 60/3 + 5/72 = 1445/72
In mixed form: 20572
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