Add 3/45 and 42/72
3/45 + 42/72 is 13/20.
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,
3/45 = 3 × 8/45 × 8 = 24/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
42/72 = 42 × 5/72 × 5 = 210/360 - Add the two like fractions:
24/360 + 210/360 = 24 + 210/360 = 234/360 - 234/360 simplified gives 13/20
- So, 3/45 + 42/72 = 13/20
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