Add 4/72 and 18/20
4/72 + 18/20 is 43/45.
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,
4/72 = 4 × 5/72 × 5 = 20/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
18/20 = 18 × 18/20 × 18 = 324/360 - Add the two like fractions:
20/360 + 324/360 = 20 + 324/360 = 344/360 - 344/360 simplified gives 43/45
- So, 4/72 + 18/20 = 43/45
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