Add 42/5 and 4/72
1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 4/72
42/5 + 4/72 is 761/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
42/5 = 42 × 72/5 × 72 = 3024/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
4/72 = 4 × 5/72 × 5 = 20/360 - Add the two like fractions:
3024/360 + 20/360 = 3024 + 20/360 = 3044/360 - 3044/360 simplified gives 761/90
- So, 42/5 + 4/72 = 761/90
In mixed form: 841/90
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