Add 72/96 and 40/80
72/96 + 40/80 is 5/4.
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,
40/80 = 40 × 6/80 × 6 = 240/480 - Add the two like fractions:
360/480 + 240/480 = 360 + 240/480 = 600/480 - 600/480 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 72/96 + 40/80 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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