Add 72/80 and 18/28
72/80 + 18/28 is 54/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 28 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
72/80 = 72 × 7/80 × 7 = 504/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
18/28 = 18 × 20/28 × 20 = 360/560 - Add the two like fractions:
504/560 + 360/560 = 504 + 360/560 = 864/560 - 864/560 simplified gives 54/35
- So, 72/80 + 18/28 = 54/35
In mixed form: 119/35
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