Add 63/20 and 2/72
1st number: 3 3/20, 2nd number: 2/72
63/20 + 2/72 is 143/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
63/20 = 63 × 18/20 × 18 = 1134/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
2/72 = 2 × 5/72 × 5 = 10/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1134/360 + 10/360 = 1134 + 10/360 = 1144/360 - 1144/360 simplified gives 143/45
- So, 63/20 + 2/72 = 143/45
In mixed form: 38/45
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