Add 12/72 and 25/45
12/72 + 25/45 is 13/18.
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,
25/45 = 25 × 8/45 × 8 = 200/360 - Add the two like fractions:
60/360 + 200/360 = 60 + 200/360 = 260/360 - 260/360 simplified gives 13/18
- So, 12/72 + 25/45 = 13/18
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