Add 18/3 and 72/45
1st number: 6 0/3, 2nd number: 1 27/45
18/3 + 72/45 is 38/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
18/3 = 18 × 15/3 × 15 = 270/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
72/45 = 72 × 1/45 × 1 = 72/45 - Add the two like fractions:
270/45 + 72/45 = 270 + 72/45 = 342/45 - 342/45 simplified gives 38/5
- So, 18/3 + 72/45 = 38/5
In mixed form: 73/5
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