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Add 1/5 and 4/72

1/5 + 4/72 is 23/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
    1/5 = 1 × 72/5 × 72 = 72/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    4/72 = 4 × 5/72 × 5 = 20/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/360 + 20/360 = 72 + 20/360 = 92/360
  5. 92/360 simplified gives 23/90
  6. So, 1/5 + 4/72 = 23/90

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