Add 60/72 and 6/15
60/72 + 6/15 is 37/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 15 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 15 × 24 = 360,
6/15 = 6 × 24/15 × 24 = 144/360 - Add the two like fractions:
300/360 + 144/360 = 300 + 144/360 = 444/360 - 444/360 simplified gives 37/30
- So, 60/72 + 6/15 = 37/30
In mixed form: 17/30
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