Add 60/72 and 8/9
60/72 + 8/9 is 31/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
60/72 = 60 × 1/72 × 1 = 60/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
8/9 = 8 × 8/9 × 8 = 64/72 - Add the two like fractions:
60/72 + 64/72 = 60 + 64/72 = 124/72 - 124/72 simplified gives 31/18
- So, 60/72 + 8/9 = 31/18
In mixed form: 113/18
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