Add 72/60 and 10/72
1st number: 1 12/60, 2nd number: 10/72
72/60 + 10/72 is 241/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
72/60 = 72 × 6/60 × 6 = 432/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
10/72 = 10 × 5/72 × 5 = 50/360 - Add the two like fractions:
432/360 + 50/360 = 432 + 50/360 = 482/360 - 482/360 simplified gives 241/180
- So, 72/60 + 10/72 = 241/180
In mixed form: 161/180
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