Add 4/72 and 75/20
1st number: 4/72, 2nd number: 3 15/20
4/72 + 75/20 is 137/36.
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,
75/20 = 75 × 18/20 × 18 = 1350/360 - Add the two like fractions:
20/360 + 1350/360 = 20 + 1350/360 = 1370/360 - 1370/360 simplified gives 137/36
- So, 4/72 + 75/20 = 137/36
In mixed form: 329/36
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