Add 72/80 and 35/50
72/80 + 35/50 is 8/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 50 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
72/80 = 72 × 5/80 × 5 = 360/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
35/50 = 35 × 8/50 × 8 = 280/400 - Add the two like fractions:
360/400 + 280/400 = 360 + 280/400 = 640/400 - 640/400 simplified gives 8/5
- So, 72/80 + 35/50 = 8/5
In mixed form: 13/5
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