Add 75/72 and 10/60
1st number: 1 3/72, 2nd number: 10/60
75/72 + 10/60 is 29/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 60 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
75/72 = 75 × 5/72 × 5 = 375/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
10/60 = 10 × 6/60 × 6 = 60/360 - Add the two like fractions:
375/360 + 60/360 = 375 + 60/360 = 435/360 - 435/360 simplified gives 29/24
- So, 75/72 + 10/60 = 29/24
In mixed form: 15/24
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