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Add 72/80 and 28/60

72/80 + 28/60 is 41/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 60 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    72/80 = 72 × 3/80 × 3 = 216/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    28/60 = 28 × 4/60 × 4 = 112/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/240 + 112/240 = 216 + 112/240 = 328/240
  5. 328/240 simplified gives 41/30
  6. So, 72/80 + 28/60 = 41/30
    In mixed form: 111/30

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