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Add 6/5 and 5/72

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

6/5 + 5/72 is 457/360.

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,
    5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/360 + 25/360 = 432 + 25/360 = 457/360
  5. So, 6/5 + 5/72 = 457/360
    In mixed form: 197/360

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