Add 72/80 and 28/6, Solve 72/80 + 4 4/6 as a fraction

Add 72/80 and 28/6

1^st number: 72/80, 2^nd number: 4 4/6

72/80 + 28/6 is 167/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 6 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 6 × 40 = 240,
28/6 = 28 × 40/6 × 40 = 1120/240
Add the two like fractions:
216/240 + 1120/240 = 216 + 1120/240 = 1336/240
1336/240 simplified gives 167/30
So, 72/80 + 28/6 = 167/30
In mixed form: 517/30

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