Add 2/72 and 5/20
2/72 + 5/20 is 5/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 20 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
2/72 = 2 × 5/72 × 5 = 10/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
5/20 = 5 × 18/20 × 18 = 90/360 - Add the two like fractions:
10/360 + 90/360 = 10 + 90/360 = 100/360 - 100/360 simplified gives 5/18
- So, 2/72 + 5/20 = 5/18
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