Add 5/72 and 35/80
5/72 + 35/80 is 73/144.
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,
35/80 = 35 × 9/80 × 9 = 315/720 - Add the two like fractions:
50/720 + 315/720 = 50 + 315/720 = 365/720 - 365/720 simplified gives 73/144
- So, 5/72 + 35/80 = 73/144
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