Add 5/80 and 14/72
5/80 + 14/72 is 37/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 72 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
5/80 = 5 × 9/80 × 9 = 45/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 10 = 720,
14/72 = 14 × 10/72 × 10 = 140/720 - Add the two like fractions:
45/720 + 140/720 = 45 + 140/720 = 185/720 - 185/720 simplified gives 37/144
- So, 5/80 + 14/72 = 37/144
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