Add 2/72 and 45/80
2/72 + 45/80 is 85/144.
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,
45/80 = 45 × 9/80 × 9 = 405/720 - Add the two like fractions:
20/720 + 405/720 = 20 + 405/720 = 425/720 - 425/720 simplified gives 85/144
- So, 2/72 + 45/80 = 85/144
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