Add 60/5 and 16/72
1st number: 12 0/5, 2nd number: 16/72
60/5 + 16/72 is 110/9.
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,
16/72 = 16 × 5/72 × 5 = 80/360 - Add the two like fractions:
4320/360 + 80/360 = 4320 + 80/360 = 4400/360 - 4400/360 simplified gives 110/9
- So, 60/5 + 16/72 = 110/9
In mixed form: 122/9
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