Add 4/72 and 20/80
4/72 + 20/80 is 11/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 10 = 720,
4/72 = 4 × 10/72 × 10 = 40/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
20/80 = 20 × 9/80 × 9 = 180/720 - Add the two like fractions:
40/720 + 180/720 = 40 + 180/720 = 220/720 - 220/720 simplified gives 11/36
- So, 4/72 + 20/80 = 11/36
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