Add 5/20 and 63/72
5/20 + 63/72 is 9/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
5/20 = 5 × 18/20 × 18 = 90/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
63/72 = 63 × 5/72 × 5 = 315/360 - Add the two like fractions:
90/360 + 315/360 = 90 + 315/360 = 405/360 - 405/360 simplified gives 9/8
- So, 5/20 + 63/72 = 9/8
In mixed form: 11/8
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