Add 72/80 and 18/24
72/80 + 18/24 is 33/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 24 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
72/80 = 72 × 3/80 × 3 = 216/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
18/24 = 18 × 10/24 × 10 = 180/240 - Add the two like fractions:
216/240 + 180/240 = 216 + 180/240 = 396/240 - 396/240 simplified gives 33/20
- So, 72/80 + 18/24 = 33/20
In mixed form: 113/20
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