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Add 84/5 and 40/72

1st number: 16 4/5, 2nd number: 40/72

84/5 + 40/72 is 781/45.

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,
    84/5 = 84 × 72/5 × 72 = 6048/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    40/72 = 40 × 5/72 × 5 = 200/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6048/360 + 200/360 = 6048 + 200/360 = 6248/360
  5. 6248/360 simplified gives 781/45
  6. So, 84/5 + 40/72 = 781/45
    In mixed form: 1716/45

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