Add 72/80 and 1/18
72/80 + 1/18 is 43/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 18 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
72/80 = 72 × 9/80 × 9 = 648/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
1/18 = 1 × 40/18 × 40 = 40/720 - Add the two like fractions:
648/720 + 40/720 = 648 + 40/720 = 688/720 - 688/720 simplified gives 43/45
- So, 72/80 + 1/18 = 43/45
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