Add 42/4 and 45/72
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 45/72
42/4 + 45/72 is 89/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
42/4 = 42 × 18/4 × 18 = 756/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
45/72 = 45 × 1/72 × 1 = 45/72 - Add the two like fractions:
756/72 + 45/72 = 756 + 45/72 = 801/72 - 801/72 simplified gives 89/8
- So, 42/4 + 45/72 = 89/8
In mixed form: 111/8
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