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Add 6/5 and 2/72

1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 2/72

6/5 + 2/72 is 221/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
    6/5 = 6 × 72/5 × 72 = 432/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    2/72 = 2 × 5/72 × 5 = 10/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/360 + 10/360 = 432 + 10/360 = 442/360
  5. 442/360 simplified gives 221/180
  6. So, 6/5 + 2/72 = 221/180
    In mixed form: 141/180

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