Add 3/5 and 45/72
3/5 + 45/72 is 49/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
3/5 = 3 × 72/5 × 72 = 216/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
45/72 = 45 × 5/72 × 5 = 225/360 - Add the two like fractions:
216/360 + 225/360 = 216 + 225/360 = 441/360 - 441/360 simplified gives 49/40
- So, 3/5 + 45/72 = 49/40
In mixed form: 19/40
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