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Add 72/60 and 4/18

1st number: 1 12/60, 2nd number: 4/18

72/60 + 4/18 is 64/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 18 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    72/60 = 72 × 3/60 × 3 = 216/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    4/18 = 4 × 10/18 × 10 = 40/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/180 + 40/180 = 216 + 40/180 = 256/180
  5. 256/180 simplified gives 64/45
  6. So, 72/60 + 4/18 = 64/45
    In mixed form: 119/45

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