Add 72/24 and 7/60
1st number: 3 0/24, 2nd number: 7/60
72/24 + 7/60 is 187/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
72/24 = 72 × 5/24 × 5 = 360/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
7/60 = 7 × 2/60 × 2 = 14/120 - Add the two like fractions:
360/120 + 14/120 = 360 + 14/120 = 374/120 - 374/120 simplified gives 187/60
- So, 72/24 + 7/60 = 187/60
In mixed form: 37/60
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