Add 72/20 and 5/56
1st number: 3 12/20, 2nd number: 5/56
72/20 + 5/56 is 1033/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
72/20 = 72 × 14/20 × 14 = 1008/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
5/56 = 5 × 5/56 × 5 = 25/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/280 + 25/280 = 1008 + 25/280 = 1033/280 - So, 72/20 + 5/56 = 1033/280
In mixed form: 3193/280
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