Add 60/72 and 15/20
60/72 + 15/20 is 19/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 20 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
60/72 = 60 × 5/72 × 5 = 300/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
15/20 = 15 × 18/20 × 18 = 270/360 - Add the two like fractions:
300/360 + 270/360 = 300 + 270/360 = 570/360 - 570/360 simplified gives 19/12
- So, 60/72 + 15/20 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12
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