Add 45/10 and 9/72
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 9/72
45/10 + 9/72 is 37/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
45/10 = 45 × 36/10 × 36 = 1620/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
9/72 = 9 × 5/72 × 5 = 45/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/360 + 45/360 = 1620 + 45/360 = 1665/360 - 1665/360 simplified gives 37/8
- So, 45/10 + 9/72 = 37/8
In mixed form: 45/8
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