Add 2/72 and 45/5
1st number: 2/72, 2nd number: 9 0/5
2/72 + 45/5 is 325/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 5 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 5 × 72 = 360,
45/5 = 45 × 72/5 × 72 = 3240/360 - Add the two like fractions:
10/360 + 3240/360 = 10 + 3240/360 = 3250/360 - 3250/360 simplified gives 325/36
- So, 2/72 + 45/5 = 325/36
In mixed form: 91/36
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