Add 1/45 and 90/72
1st number: 1/45, 2nd number: 1 18/72
1/45 + 90/72 is 229/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
1/45 = 1 × 8/45 × 8 = 8/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
90/72 = 90 × 5/72 × 5 = 450/360 - Add the two like fractions:
8/360 + 450/360 = 8 + 450/360 = 458/360 - 458/360 simplified gives 229/180
- So, 1/45 + 90/72 = 229/180
In mixed form: 149/180
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