Add 1/4 and 45/72
1/4 + 45/72 is 7/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
1/4 = 1 × 18/4 × 18 = 18/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
45/72 = 45 × 1/72 × 1 = 45/72 - Add the two like fractions:
18/72 + 45/72 = 18 + 45/72 = 63/72 - 63/72 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 1/4 + 45/72 = 7/8
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