Add 7/10 and 60/72
7/10 + 60/72 is 23/15.
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,
7/10 = 7 × 36/10 × 36 = 252/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
60/72 = 60 × 5/72 × 5 = 300/360 - Add the two like fractions:
252/360 + 300/360 = 252 + 300/360 = 552/360 - 552/360 simplified gives 23/15
- So, 7/10 + 60/72 = 23/15
In mixed form: 18/15
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