Add 72/81 and 49/60
72/81 + 49/60 is 307/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 60 is 1620
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
72/81 = 72 × 20/81 × 20 = 1440/1620 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 27 = 1620,
49/60 = 49 × 27/60 × 27 = 1323/1620 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/1620 + 1323/1620 = 1440 + 1323/1620 = 2763/1620 - 2763/1620 simplified gives 307/180
- So, 72/81 + 49/60 = 307/180
In mixed form: 1127/180
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