Add 60/72 and 28/45
60/72 + 28/45 is 131/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 45 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 45 × 8 = 360,
28/45 = 28 × 8/45 × 8 = 224/360 - Add the two like fractions:
300/360 + 224/360 = 300 + 224/360 = 524/360 - 524/360 simplified gives 131/90
- So, 60/72 + 28/45 = 131/90
In mixed form: 141/90
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