Add 8/3 and 80/72
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 1 8/72
8/3 + 80/72 is 34/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
8/3 = 8 × 24/3 × 24 = 192/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
80/72 = 80 × 1/72 × 1 = 80/72 - Add the two like fractions:
192/72 + 80/72 = 192 + 80/72 = 272/72 - 272/72 simplified gives 34/9
- So, 8/3 + 80/72 = 34/9
In mixed form: 37/9
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