Add 12/5 and 32/72
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 32/72
12/5 + 32/72 is 128/45.
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,
32/72 = 32 × 5/72 × 5 = 160/360 - Add the two like fractions:
864/360 + 160/360 = 864 + 160/360 = 1024/360 - 1024/360 simplified gives 128/45
- So, 12/5 + 32/72 = 128/45
In mixed form: 238/45
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