Add 72/5 and 20/18
1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 1 2/18
72/5 + 20/18 is 698/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
72/5 = 72 × 18/5 × 18 = 1296/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
20/18 = 20 × 5/18 × 5 = 100/90 - Add the two like fractions:
1296/90 + 100/90 = 1296 + 100/90 = 1396/90 - 1396/90 simplified gives 698/45
- So, 72/5 + 20/18 = 698/45
In mixed form: 1523/45
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