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Add 84/72 and 2/5

1st number: 1 12/72, 2nd number: 2/5

84/72 + 2/5 is 47/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 5 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    84/72 = 84 × 5/72 × 5 = 420/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
    2/5 = 2 × 72/5 × 72 = 144/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/360 + 144/360 = 420 + 144/360 = 564/360
  5. 564/360 simplified gives 47/30
  6. So, 84/72 + 2/5 = 47/30
    In mixed form: 117/30

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