Add 8/72 and 63/60
1st number: 8/72, 2nd number: 1 3/60
8/72 + 63/60 is 209/180.
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,
63/60 = 63 × 6/60 × 6 = 378/360 - Add the two like fractions:
40/360 + 378/360 = 40 + 378/360 = 418/360 - 418/360 simplified gives 209/180
- So, 8/72 + 63/60 = 209/180
In mixed form: 129/180
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