Add 1/72 and 2/45
1/72 + 2/45 is 7/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
1/72 = 1 × 5/72 × 5 = 5/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
2/45 = 2 × 8/45 × 8 = 16/360 - Add the two like fractions:
5/360 + 16/360 = 5 + 16/360 = 21/360 - 21/360 simplified gives 7/120
- So, 1/72 + 2/45 = 7/120
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