Add 72/60 and 42/12
1st number: 1 12/60, 2nd number: 3 6/12
72/60 + 42/12 is 47/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
72/60 = 72 × 1/60 × 1 = 72/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
42/12 = 42 × 5/12 × 5 = 210/60 - Add the two like fractions:
72/60 + 210/60 = 72 + 210/60 = 282/60 - 282/60 simplified gives 47/10
- So, 72/60 + 42/12 = 47/10
In mixed form: 47/10
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