Add 72/5 and 20/21
1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 20/21
72/5 + 20/21 is 1612/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
72/5 = 72 × 21/5 × 21 = 1512/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
20/21 = 20 × 5/21 × 5 = 100/105 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/105 + 100/105 = 1512 + 100/105 = 1612/105 - So, 72/5 + 20/21 = 1612/105
In mixed form: 1537/105
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