Add 5/48 and 80/72
1st number: 5/48, 2nd number: 1 8/72
5/48 + 80/72 is 175/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
5/48 = 5 × 3/48 × 3 = 15/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
80/72 = 80 × 2/72 × 2 = 160/144 - Add the two like fractions:
15/144 + 160/144 = 15 + 160/144 = 175/144 - So, 5/48 + 80/72 = 175/144
In mixed form: 131/144
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