Add 3/45 and 45/72
3/45 + 45/72 is 83/120.
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,
45/72 = 45 × 5/72 × 5 = 225/360 - Add the two like fractions:
24/360 + 225/360 = 24 + 225/360 = 249/360 - 249/360 simplified gives 83/120
- So, 3/45 + 45/72 = 83/120
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