Add 7/5 and 42/72
1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 42/72
7/5 + 42/72 is 119/60.
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,
7/5 = 7 × 72/5 × 72 = 504/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
42/72 = 42 × 5/72 × 5 = 210/360 - Add the two like fractions:
504/360 + 210/360 = 504 + 210/360 = 714/360 - 714/360 simplified gives 119/60
- So, 7/5 + 42/72 = 119/60
In mixed form: 159/60
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