Add 4/45 and 12/72
4/45 + 12/72 is 23/90.
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,
4/45 = 4 × 8/45 × 8 = 32/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
12/72 = 12 × 5/72 × 5 = 60/360 - Add the two like fractions:
32/360 + 60/360 = 32 + 60/360 = 92/360 - 92/360 simplified gives 23/90
- So, 4/45 + 12/72 = 23/90
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