Add 12/72 and 12/45
12/72 + 12/45 is 13/30.
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,
12/72 = 12 × 5/72 × 5 = 60/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
12/45 = 12 × 8/45 × 8 = 96/360 - Add the two like fractions:
60/360 + 96/360 = 60 + 96/360 = 156/360 - 156/360 simplified gives 13/30
- So, 12/72 + 12/45 = 13/30
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