Add 72/36 and 1/5
1st number: 2 0/36, 2nd number: 1/5
72/36 + 1/5 is 11/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
72/36 = 72 × 5/36 × 5 = 360/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
1/5 = 1 × 36/5 × 36 = 36/180 - Add the two like fractions:
360/180 + 36/180 = 360 + 36/180 = 396/180 - 396/180 simplified gives 11/5
- So, 72/36 + 1/5 = 11/5
In mixed form: 21/5
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