Add 3/80 and 49/72
3/80 + 49/72 is 517/720.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 72 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
3/80 = 3 × 9/80 × 9 = 27/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 10 = 720,
49/72 = 49 × 10/72 × 10 = 490/720 - Add the two like fractions:
27/720 + 490/720 = 27 + 490/720 = 517/720 - So, 3/80 + 49/72 = 517/720
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