Add 5/20 and 70/72
5/20 + 70/72 is 11/9.
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,
70/72 = 70 × 5/72 × 5 = 350/360 - Add the two like fractions:
90/360 + 350/360 = 90 + 350/360 = 440/360 - 440/360 simplified gives 11/9
- So, 5/20 + 70/72 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9
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