Add 72/36 and 12/5
1st number: 2 0/36, 2nd number: 2 2/5
72/36 + 12/5 is 22/5.
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,
12/5 = 12 × 36/5 × 36 = 432/180 - Add the two like fractions:
360/180 + 432/180 = 360 + 432/180 = 792/180 - 792/180 simplified gives 22/5
- So, 72/36 + 12/5 = 22/5
In mixed form: 42/5
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