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Add 21/20 and 8/72

1st number: 1 1/20, 2nd number: 8/72

21/20 + 8/72 is 209/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
    21/20 = 21 × 18/20 × 18 = 378/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    8/72 = 8 × 5/72 × 5 = 40/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/360 + 40/360 = 378 + 40/360 = 418/360
  5. 418/360 simplified gives 209/180
  6. So, 21/20 + 8/72 = 209/180
    In mixed form: 129/180

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