Add 2/72 and 25/80
2/72 + 25/80 is 49/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 10 = 720,
2/72 = 2 × 10/72 × 10 = 20/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
25/80 = 25 × 9/80 × 9 = 225/720 - Add the two like fractions:
20/720 + 225/720 = 20 + 225/720 = 245/720 - 245/720 simplified gives 49/144
- So, 2/72 + 25/80 = 49/144
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