Add 4/80 and 70/72
4/80 + 70/72 is 46/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 72 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
4/80 = 4 × 9/80 × 9 = 36/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 10 = 720,
70/72 = 70 × 10/72 × 10 = 700/720 - Add the two like fractions:
36/720 + 700/720 = 36 + 700/720 = 736/720 - 736/720 simplified gives 46/45
- So, 4/80 + 70/72 = 46/45
In mixed form: 11/45
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