Add 72/36 and 27/60
1st number: 2 0/36, 2nd number: 27/60
72/36 + 27/60 is 49/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
72/36 = 72 × 5/36 × 5 = 360/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
27/60 = 27 × 3/60 × 3 = 81/180 - Add the two like fractions:
360/180 + 81/180 = 360 + 81/180 = 441/180 - 441/180 simplified gives 49/20
- So, 72/36 + 27/60 = 49/20
In mixed form: 29/20
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