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Add 4/5 and 84/72

1st number: 4/5, 2nd number: 1 12/72

4/5 + 84/72 is 59/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
    4/5 = 4 × 72/5 × 72 = 288/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    84/72 = 84 × 5/72 × 5 = 420/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/360 + 420/360 = 288 + 420/360 = 708/360
  5. 708/360 simplified gives 59/30
  6. So, 4/5 + 84/72 = 59/30
    In mixed form: 129/30

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