Add 72/60 and 50/54
1st number: 1 12/60, 2nd number: 50/54
72/60 + 50/54 is 287/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 54 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
72/60 = 72 × 9/60 × 9 = 648/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
50/54 = 50 × 10/54 × 10 = 500/540 - Add the two like fractions:
648/540 + 500/540 = 648 + 500/540 = 1148/540 - 1148/540 simplified gives 287/135
- So, 72/60 + 50/54 = 287/135
In mixed form: 217/135
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