Add 72/20 and 80/18
1st number: 3 12/20, 2nd number: 4 8/18
72/20 + 80/18 is 362/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
72/20 = 72 × 9/20 × 9 = 648/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
80/18 = 80 × 10/18 × 10 = 800/180 - Add the two like fractions:
648/180 + 800/180 = 648 + 800/180 = 1448/180 - 1448/180 simplified gives 362/45
- So, 72/20 + 80/18 = 362/45
In mixed form: 82/45
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