Add 75/72 and 2/60
1st number: 1 3/72, 2nd number: 2/60
75/72 + 2/60 is 43/40.
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,
2/60 = 2 × 6/60 × 6 = 12/360 - Add the two like fractions:
375/360 + 12/360 = 375 + 12/360 = 387/360 - 387/360 simplified gives 43/40
- So, 75/72 + 2/60 = 43/40
In mixed form: 13/40
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