Add 21/5 and 12/72
1st number: 4 1/5, 2nd number: 12/72
21/5 + 12/72 is 131/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
21/5 = 21 × 72/5 × 72 = 1512/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
12/72 = 12 × 5/72 × 5 = 60/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/360 + 60/360 = 1512 + 60/360 = 1572/360 - 1572/360 simplified gives 131/30
- So, 21/5 + 12/72 = 131/30
In mixed form: 411/30
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