Add 7/18 and 60/72
7/18 + 60/72 is 11/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
7/18 = 7 × 4/18 × 4 = 28/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
60/72 = 60 × 1/72 × 1 = 60/72 - Add the two like fractions:
28/72 + 60/72 = 28 + 60/72 = 88/72 - 88/72 simplified gives 11/9
- So, 7/18 + 60/72 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9
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