Add 3/72 and 18/5
1st number: 3/72, 2nd number: 3 3/5
3/72 + 18/5 is 437/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 5 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
3/72 = 3 × 5/72 × 5 = 15/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
18/5 = 18 × 72/5 × 72 = 1296/360 - Add the two like fractions:
15/360 + 1296/360 = 15 + 1296/360 = 1311/360 - 1311/360 simplified gives 437/120
- So, 3/72 + 18/5 = 437/120
In mixed form: 377/120
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