Add 3/72 and 36/20
1st number: 3/72, 2nd number: 1 16/20
3/72 + 36/20 is 221/120.
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,
3/72 = 3 × 5/72 × 5 = 15/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
36/20 = 36 × 18/20 × 18 = 648/360 - Add the two like fractions:
15/360 + 648/360 = 15 + 648/360 = 663/360 - 663/360 simplified gives 221/120
- So, 3/72 + 36/20 = 221/120
In mixed form: 1101/120
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