Add 1/5 and 84/72
1st number: 1/5, 2nd number: 1 12/72
1/5 + 84/72 is 41/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
1/5 = 1 × 72/5 × 72 = 72/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
84/72 = 84 × 5/72 × 5 = 420/360 - Add the two like fractions:
72/360 + 420/360 = 72 + 420/360 = 492/360 - 492/360 simplified gives 41/30
- So, 1/5 + 84/72 = 41/30
In mixed form: 111/30
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