Add 1/9 and 72/5
1st number: 1/9, 2nd number: 14 2/5
1/9 + 72/5 is 653/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
1/9 = 1 × 5/9 × 5 = 5/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
72/5 = 72 × 9/5 × 9 = 648/45 - Add the two like fractions:
5/45 + 648/45 = 5 + 648/45 = 653/45 - So, 1/9 + 72/5 = 653/45
In mixed form: 1423/45
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