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Add 80/5 and 60/72

1st number: 16 0/5, 2nd number: 60/72

80/5 + 60/72 is 101/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
    80/5 = 80 × 72/5 × 72 = 5760/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    60/72 = 60 × 5/72 × 5 = 300/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5760/360 + 300/360 = 5760 + 300/360 = 6060/360
  5. 6060/360 simplified gives 101/6
  6. So, 80/5 + 60/72 = 101/6
    In mixed form: 165/6

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