Add 72/60 and 5/45
1st number: 1 12/60, 2nd number: 5/45
72/60 + 5/45 is 59/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
72/60 = 72 × 3/60 × 3 = 216/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
5/45 = 5 × 4/45 × 4 = 20/180 - Add the two like fractions:
216/180 + 20/180 = 216 + 20/180 = 236/180 - 236/180 simplified gives 59/45
- So, 72/60 + 5/45 = 59/45
In mixed form: 114/45
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