Add 80/36 and 81/72
1st number: 2 8/36, 2nd number: 1 9/72
80/36 + 81/72 is 241/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
80/36 = 80 × 2/36 × 2 = 160/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
81/72 = 81 × 1/72 × 1 = 81/72 - Add the two like fractions:
160/72 + 81/72 = 160 + 81/72 = 241/72 - So, 80/36 + 81/72 = 241/72
In mixed form: 325/72
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