Add 70/72 and 2/60
70/72 + 2/60 is 181/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 60 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
70/72 = 70 × 5/72 × 5 = 350/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
2/60 = 2 × 6/60 × 6 = 12/360 - Add the two like fractions:
350/360 + 12/360 = 350 + 12/360 = 362/360 - 362/360 simplified gives 181/180
- So, 70/72 + 2/60 = 181/180
In mixed form: 11/180
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