Add 72/5 and 8/9
1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 8/9
72/5 + 8/9 is 688/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
72/5 = 72 × 9/5 × 9 = 648/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
8/9 = 8 × 5/9 × 5 = 40/45 - Add the two like fractions:
648/45 + 40/45 = 648 + 40/45 = 688/45 - So, 72/5 + 8/9 = 688/45
In mixed form: 1513/45
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