Add 72/5 and 8/72
1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 8/72
72/5 + 8/72 is 653/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
72/5 = 72 × 72/5 × 72 = 5184/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
8/72 = 8 × 5/72 × 5 = 40/360 - Add the two like fractions:
5184/360 + 40/360 = 5184 + 40/360 = 5224/360 - 5224/360 simplified gives 653/45
- So, 72/5 + 8/72 = 653/45
In mixed form: 1423/45
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