Add 81/72 and 8/20
1st number: 1 9/72, 2nd number: 8/20
81/72 + 8/20 is 61/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 20 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
81/72 = 81 × 5/72 × 5 = 405/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
8/20 = 8 × 18/20 × 18 = 144/360 - Add the two like fractions:
405/360 + 144/360 = 405 + 144/360 = 549/360 - 549/360 simplified gives 61/40
- So, 81/72 + 8/20 = 61/40
In mixed form: 121/40
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