Add 1/72 and 75/45
1st number: 1/72, 2nd number: 1 30/45
1/72 + 75/45 is 121/72.
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,
75/45 = 75 × 8/45 × 8 = 600/360 - Add the two like fractions:
5/360 + 600/360 = 5 + 600/360 = 605/360 - 605/360 simplified gives 121/72
- So, 1/72 + 75/45 = 121/72
In mixed form: 149/72
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