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Add 8/72 and 2/45

8/72 + 2/45 is 7/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    8/72 = 8 × 5/72 × 5 = 40/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    2/45 = 2 × 8/45 × 8 = 16/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/360 + 16/360 = 40 + 16/360 = 56/360
  5. 56/360 simplified gives 7/45
  6. So, 8/72 + 2/45 = 7/45

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