Add 8/5 and 56/72
1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 56/72
8/5 + 56/72 is 107/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
8/5 = 8 × 72/5 × 72 = 576/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
56/72 = 56 × 5/72 × 5 = 280/360 - Add the two like fractions:
576/360 + 280/360 = 576 + 280/360 = 856/360 - 856/360 simplified gives 107/45
- So, 8/5 + 56/72 = 107/45
In mixed form: 217/45
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