Add 60/5 and 12/72
1st number: 12 0/5, 2nd number: 12/72
60/5 + 12/72 is 73/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
60/5 = 60 × 72/5 × 72 = 4320/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
12/72 = 12 × 5/72 × 5 = 60/360 - Add the two like fractions:
4320/360 + 60/360 = 4320 + 60/360 = 4380/360 - 4380/360 simplified gives 73/6
- So, 60/5 + 12/72 = 73/6
In mixed form: 121/6
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