Add 80/5 and 7/72
1st number: 16 0/5, 2nd number: 7/72
80/5 + 7/72 is 1159/72.
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,
80/5 = 80 × 72/5 × 72 = 5760/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
7/72 = 7 × 5/72 × 5 = 35/360 - Add the two like fractions:
5760/360 + 35/360 = 5760 + 35/360 = 5795/360 - 5795/360 simplified gives 1159/72
- So, 80/5 + 7/72 = 1159/72
In mixed form: 167/72
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