Add 60/72 and 8/30
60/72 + 8/30 is 11/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 30 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 30 × 12 = 360,
8/30 = 8 × 12/30 × 12 = 96/360 - Add the two like fractions:
300/360 + 96/360 = 300 + 96/360 = 396/360 - 396/360 simplified gives 11/10
- So, 60/72 + 8/30 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10
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