Add 72/80 and 18/48
72/80 + 18/48 is 51/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 48 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 48 × 5 = 240,
18/48 = 18 × 5/48 × 5 = 90/240 - Add the two like fractions:
216/240 + 90/240 = 216 + 90/240 = 306/240 - 306/240 simplified gives 51/40
- So, 72/80 + 18/48 = 51/40
In mixed form: 111/40
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