Add 2/72 and 4/45
2/72 + 4/45 is 7/60.
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,
2/72 = 2 × 5/72 × 5 = 10/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
4/45 = 4 × 8/45 × 8 = 32/360 - Add the two like fractions:
10/360 + 32/360 = 10 + 32/360 = 42/360 - 42/360 simplified gives 7/60
- So, 2/72 + 4/45 = 7/60
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