Add 60/72 and 3/35
60/72 + 3/35 is 193/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
60/72 = 60 × 35/72 × 35 = 2100/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
3/35 = 3 × 72/35 × 72 = 216/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/2520 + 216/2520 = 2100 + 216/2520 = 2316/2520 - 2316/2520 simplified gives 193/210
- So, 60/72 + 3/35 = 193/210
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 60/72+6/35 60/72+3/70 60/72+9/35 60/72+15/35 60/72+21/35