Add 72/45 and 4/8
1st number: 1 27/45, 2nd number: 4/8
72/45 + 4/8 is 21/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
72/45 = 72 × 8/45 × 8 = 576/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
4/8 = 4 × 45/8 × 45 = 180/360 - Add the two like fractions:
576/360 + 180/360 = 576 + 180/360 = 756/360 - 756/360 simplified gives 21/10
- So, 72/45 + 4/8 = 21/10
In mixed form: 21/10
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