Add 42/72 and 42/5
1st number: 42/72, 2nd number: 8 2/5
42/72 + 42/5 is 539/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 5 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
42/72 = 42 × 5/72 × 5 = 210/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
42/5 = 42 × 72/5 × 72 = 3024/360 - Add the two like fractions:
210/360 + 3024/360 = 210 + 3024/360 = 3234/360 - 3234/360 simplified gives 539/60
- So, 42/72 + 42/5 = 539/60
In mixed form: 859/60
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