Add 18/45 and 6/72
18/45 + 6/72 is 29/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
18/45 = 18 × 8/45 × 8 = 144/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360 - Add the two like fractions:
144/360 + 30/360 = 144 + 30/360 = 174/360 - 174/360 simplified gives 29/60
- So, 18/45 + 6/72 = 29/60
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