Add 72/80 and 2/18
72/80 + 2/18 is 91/90.
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,
2/18 = 2 × 40/18 × 40 = 80/720 - Add the two like fractions:
648/720 + 80/720 = 648 + 80/720 = 728/720 - 728/720 simplified gives 91/90
- So, 72/80 + 2/18 = 91/90
In mixed form: 11/90
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