Add 72/10 and 3/80
1st number: 7 2/10, 2nd number: 3/80
7210 + 380 is 57980.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
7210 = 72 × 810 × 8 = 57680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
380 = 3 × 180 × 1 = 380 - Add the two like fractions:
57680 + 380 = 576 + 380 = 57980 - So, 72/10 + 3/80 = 579/80
In mixed form: 71980
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