Add 72/60 and 56/36
1st number: 1 12/60, 2nd number: 1 20/36
72/60 + 56/36 is 124/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 36 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 36 × 5 = 180,
56/36 = 56 × 5/36 × 5 = 280/180 - Add the two like fractions:
216/180 + 280/180 = 216 + 280/180 = 496/180 - 496/180 simplified gives 124/45
- So, 72/60 + 56/36 = 124/45
In mixed form: 234/45
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