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Add 72/60 and 50/40

1st number: 1 12/60, 2nd number: 1 10/40

72/60 + 50/40 is 49/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    72/60 = 72 × 2/60 × 2 = 144/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    50/40 = 50 × 3/40 × 3 = 150/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/120 + 150/120 = 144 + 150/120 = 294/120
  5. 294/120 simplified gives 49/20
  6. So, 72/60 + 50/40 = 49/20
    In mixed form: 29/20

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