Add 4/5 and 32/72
4/5 + 32/72 is 56/45.
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,
4/5 = 4 × 72/5 × 72 = 288/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
32/72 = 32 × 5/72 × 5 = 160/360 - Add the two like fractions:
288/360 + 160/360 = 288 + 160/360 = 448/360 - 448/360 simplified gives 56/45
- So, 4/5 + 32/72 = 56/45
In mixed form: 111/45
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