Add 9/60 and 8/72
9/60 + 8/72 is 47/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
9/60 = 9 × 6/60 × 6 = 54/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
8/72 = 8 × 5/72 × 5 = 40/360 - Add the two like fractions:
54/360 + 40/360 = 54 + 40/360 = 94/360 - 94/360 simplified gives 47/180
- So, 9/60 + 8/72 = 47/180
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