Add 5/72 and 2/80
5/72 + 2/80 is 17/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 10 = 720,
5/72 = 5 × 10/72 × 10 = 50/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
2/80 = 2 × 9/80 × 9 = 18/720 - Add the two like fractions:
50/720 + 18/720 = 50 + 18/720 = 68/720 - 68/720 simplified gives 17/180
- So, 5/72 + 2/80 = 17/180
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