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Add 2/72 and 2/80

2/72 + 2/80 is 19/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 80 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 10 = 720,
    2/72 = 2 × 10/72 × 10 = 20/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    2/80 = 2 × 9/80 × 9 = 18/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/720 + 18/720 = 20 + 18/720 = 38/720
  5. 38/720 simplified gives 19/360
  6. So, 2/72 + 2/80 = 19/360

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