Add 6/5 and 7/72
1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 7/72
6/5 + 7/72 is 467/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
6/5 = 6 × 72/5 × 72 = 432/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
7/72 = 7 × 5/72 × 5 = 35/360 - Add the two like fractions:
432/360 + 35/360 = 432 + 35/360 = 467/360 - So, 6/5 + 7/72 = 467/360
In mixed form: 1107/360
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