Add 4/72 and 14/45
4/72 + 14/45 is 11/30.
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,
4/72 = 4 × 5/72 × 5 = 20/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
14/45 = 14 × 8/45 × 8 = 112/360 - Add the two like fractions:
20/360 + 112/360 = 20 + 112/360 = 132/360 - 132/360 simplified gives 11/30
- So, 4/72 + 14/45 = 11/30
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