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Add 72/9 and 18/60

1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 18/60

72/9 + 18/60 is 83/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    72/9 = 72 × 20/9 × 20 = 1440/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    18/60 = 18 × 3/60 × 3 = 54/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/180 + 54/180 = 1440 + 54/180 = 1494/180
  5. 1494/180 simplified gives 83/10
  6. So, 72/9 + 18/60 = 83/10
    In mixed form: 83/10

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