Add 72/96 and 84/80, Solve 72/96 + 1 4/80 as a fraction

Add 72/96 and 84/80

1^st number: 72/96, 2^nd number: 1 4/80

72/96 + 84/80 is 9/5.

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,
84/80 = 84 × 6/80 × 6 = 504/480
Add the two like fractions:
360/480 + 504/480 = 360 + 504/480 = 864/480
864/480 simplified gives 9/5
So, 72/96 + 84/80 = 9/5
In mixed form: 14/5

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