Add 63/5 and 3/72
1st number: 12 3/5, 2nd number: 3/72
63/5 + 3/72 is 1517/120.
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,
63/5 = 63 × 72/5 × 72 = 4536/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
3/72 = 3 × 5/72 × 5 = 15/360 - Add the two like fractions:
4536/360 + 15/360 = 4536 + 15/360 = 4551/360 - 4551/360 simplified gives 1517/120
- So, 63/5 + 3/72 = 1517/120
In mixed form: 1277/120
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