Add 72/20 and 42/7
1st number: 3 12/20, 2nd number: 6 0/7
72/20 + 42/7 is 48/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 7 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
72/20 = 72 × 7/20 × 7 = 504/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
42/7 = 42 × 20/7 × 20 = 840/140 - Add the two like fractions:
504/140 + 840/140 = 504 + 840/140 = 1344/140 - 1344/140 simplified gives 48/5
- So, 72/20 + 42/7 = 48/5
In mixed form: 93/5
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