Add 8/72 and 49/60
8/72 + 49/60 is 167/180.
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,
8/72 = 8 × 5/72 × 5 = 40/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
49/60 = 49 × 6/60 × 6 = 294/360 - Add the two like fractions:
40/360 + 294/360 = 40 + 294/360 = 334/360 - 334/360 simplified gives 167/180
- So, 8/72 + 49/60 = 167/180
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