Add 1/2 and 72/80
1/2 + 72/80 is 7/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
1/2 = 1 × 40/2 × 40 = 40/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
72/80 = 72 × 1/80 × 1 = 72/80 - Add the two like fractions:
40/80 + 72/80 = 40 + 72/80 = 112/80 - 112/80 simplified gives 7/5
- So, 1/2 + 72/80 = 7/5
In mixed form: 12/5
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