Add 72/2 and 5/72
1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 5/72
722 + 572 is 259772.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
722 = 72 × 362 × 36 = 259272 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
572 = 5 × 172 × 1 = 572 - Add the two like fractions:
259272 + 572 = 2592 + 572 = 259772 - So, 72/2 + 5/72 = 2597/72
In mixed form: 36572
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