Add 45/12 and 5/72
1st number: 3 9/12, 2nd number: 5/72
45/12 + 5/72 is 275/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
45/12 = 45 × 6/12 × 6 = 270/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
5/72 = 5 × 1/72 × 1 = 5/72 - Add the two like fractions:
270/72 + 5/72 = 270 + 5/72 = 275/72 - So, 45/12 + 5/72 = 275/72
In mixed form: 359/72
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