Add 2/72 and 48/45
1st number: 2/72, 2nd number: 1 3/45
2/72 + 48/45 is 197/180.
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,
48/45 = 48 × 8/45 × 8 = 384/360 - Add the two like fractions:
10/360 + 384/360 = 10 + 384/360 = 394/360 - 394/360 simplified gives 197/180
- So, 2/72 + 48/45 = 197/180
In mixed form: 117/180
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