Add 2/72 and 75/45
1st number: 2/72, 2nd number: 1 30/45
2/72 + 75/45 is 61/36.
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,
75/45 = 75 × 8/45 × 8 = 600/360 - Add the two like fractions:
10/360 + 600/360 = 10 + 600/360 = 610/360 - 610/360 simplified gives 61/36
- So, 2/72 + 75/45 = 61/36
In mixed form: 125/36
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