Add 72/42 and 3/80
1st number: 1 30/42, 2nd number: 3/80
72/42 + 3/80 is 981/560.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 80 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
72/42 = 72 × 40/42 × 40 = 2880/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
3/80 = 3 × 21/80 × 21 = 63/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
2880/1680 + 63/1680 = 2880 + 63/1680 = 2943/1680 - 2943/1680 simplified gives 981/560
- So, 72/42 + 3/80 = 981/560
In mixed form: 1421/560
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