Add 1/72 and 14/45
1/72 + 14/45 is 13/40.
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,
14/45 = 14 × 8/45 × 8 = 112/360 - Add the two like fractions:
5/360 + 112/360 = 5 + 112/360 = 117/360 - 117/360 simplified gives 13/40
- So, 1/72 + 14/45 = 13/40
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