Add 9/72 and 72/5
1st number: 9/72, 2nd number: 14 2/5
9/72 + 72/5 is 581/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
9/72 = 9 × 5/72 × 5 = 45/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
72/5 = 72 × 72/5 × 72 = 5184/360 - Add the two like fractions:
45/360 + 5184/360 = 45 + 5184/360 = 5229/360 - 5229/360 simplified gives 581/40
- So, 9/72 + 72/5 = 581/40
In mixed form: 1421/40
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