Add 72/96 and 10/80
72/96 + 10/80 is 7/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 80 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
72/96 = 72 × 5/96 × 5 = 360/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
10/80 = 10 × 6/80 × 6 = 60/480 - Add the two like fractions:
360/480 + 60/480 = 360 + 60/480 = 420/480 - 420/480 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 72/96 + 10/80 = 7/8
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