Add 42/2 and 45/72
1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 45/72
42/2 + 45/72 is 173/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
42/2 = 42 × 36/2 × 36 = 1512/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
45/72 = 45 × 1/72 × 1 = 45/72 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/72 + 45/72 = 1512 + 45/72 = 1557/72 - 1557/72 simplified gives 173/8
- So, 42/2 + 45/72 = 173/8
In mixed form: 215/8
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