Add 56/72 and 2/20
56/72 + 2/20 is 79/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 20 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
56/72 = 56 × 5/72 × 5 = 280/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
2/20 = 2 × 18/20 × 18 = 36/360 - Add the two like fractions:
280/360 + 36/360 = 280 + 36/360 = 316/360 - 316/360 simplified gives 79/90
- So, 56/72 + 2/20 = 79/90
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