Add 1/72 and 72/45
1st number: 1/72, 2nd number: 1 27/45
1/72 + 72/45 is 581/360.
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,
72/45 = 72 × 8/45 × 8 = 576/360 - Add the two like fractions:
5/360 + 576/360 = 5 + 576/360 = 581/360 - So, 1/72 + 72/45 = 581/360
In mixed form: 1221/360
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