Add 12/5 and 3/72
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 3/72
12/5 + 3/72 is 293/120.
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,
12/5 = 12 × 72/5 × 72 = 864/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
3/72 = 3 × 5/72 × 5 = 15/360 - Add the two like fractions:
864/360 + 15/360 = 864 + 15/360 = 879/360 - 879/360 simplified gives 293/120
- So, 12/5 + 3/72 = 293/120
In mixed form: 253/120
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