Add 72/28 and 1/60, Solve 2 16/28 + 1/60 as a fraction

Add 72/28 and 1/60

1^st number: 2 16/28, 2^nd number: 1/60

72/28 + 1/60 is 1087/420.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 60 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
72/28 = 72 × 15/28 × 15 = 1080/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
1/60 = 1 × 7/60 × 7 = 7/420
Add the two like fractions:
1080/420 + 7/420 = 1080 + 7/420 = 1087/420
So, 72/28 + 1/60 = 1087/420
In mixed form: 2247/420

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