Add 64/10 and 60/72
1st number: 6 4/10, 2nd number: 60/72
64/10 + 60/72 is 217/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
64/10 = 64 × 36/10 × 36 = 2304/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
60/72 = 60 × 5/72 × 5 = 300/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2304/360 + 300/360 = 2304 + 300/360 = 2604/360 - 2604/360 simplified gives 217/30
- So, 64/10 + 60/72 = 217/30
In mixed form: 77/30
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