Add 80/20 and 45/72
1st number: 4 0/20, 2nd number: 45/72
80/20 + 45/72 is 37/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
80/20 = 80 × 18/20 × 18 = 1440/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
45/72 = 45 × 5/72 × 5 = 225/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/360 + 225/360 = 1440 + 225/360 = 1665/360 - 1665/360 simplified gives 37/8
- So, 80/20 + 45/72 = 37/8
In mixed form: 45/8
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