Add 72/96 and 3/80
72/96 + 3/80 is 63/80.
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,
3/80 = 3 × 6/80 × 6 = 18/480 - Add the two like fractions:
360/480 + 18/480 = 360 + 18/480 = 378/480 - 378/480 simplified gives 63/80
- So, 72/96 + 3/80 = 63/80
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