Add 60/72 and 6/10
60/72 + 6/10 is 43/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 10 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 10 × 36 = 360,
6/10 = 6 × 36/10 × 36 = 216/360 - Add the two like fractions:
300/360 + 216/360 = 300 + 216/360 = 516/360 - 516/360 simplified gives 43/30
- So, 60/72 + 6/10 = 43/30
In mixed form: 113/30
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