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Add 8/72 and 27/60

8/72 + 27/60 is 101/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    8/72 = 8 × 5/72 × 5 = 40/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
    27/60 = 27 × 6/60 × 6 = 162/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/360 + 162/360 = 40 + 162/360 = 202/360
  5. 202/360 simplified gives 101/180
  6. So, 8/72 + 27/60 = 101/180

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