Add 80/3 and 4/72
1st number: 26 2/3, 2nd number: 4/72
803 + 472 is 48118.
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,
803 = 80 × 243 × 24 = 192072 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
472 = 4 × 172 × 1 = 472 - Add the two like fractions:
192072 + 472 = 1920 + 472 = 192472 - 1924/72 simplified gives 48118
- So, 80/3 + 4/72 = 481/18
In mixed form: 261318
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