Add 3/72 and 21/45
3/72 + 21/45 is 61/120.
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,
3/72 = 3 × 5/72 × 5 = 15/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
21/45 = 21 × 8/45 × 8 = 168/360 - Add the two like fractions:
15/360 + 168/360 = 15 + 168/360 = 183/360 - 183/360 simplified gives 61/120
- So, 3/72 + 21/45 = 61/120
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