Add 60/72 and 49/70
60/72 + 49/70 is 23/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 70 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 70 × 36 = 2520,
49/70 = 49 × 36/70 × 36 = 1764/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/2520 + 1764/2520 = 2100 + 1764/2520 = 3864/2520 - 3864/2520 simplified gives 23/15
- So, 60/72 + 49/70 = 23/15
In mixed form: 18/15
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