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Add 72/16 and 42/80

1st number: 4 8/16, 2nd number: 42/80

72/16 + 42/80 is 201/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    72/16 = 72 × 5/16 × 5 = 360/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    42/80 = 42 × 1/80 × 1 = 42/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/80 + 42/80 = 360 + 42/80 = 402/80
  5. 402/80 simplified gives 201/40
  6. So, 72/16 + 42/80 = 201/40
    In mixed form: 51/40

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