Add 45/20 and 10/72
1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 10/72
45/20 + 10/72 is 43/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
45/20 = 45 × 18/20 × 18 = 810/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
10/72 = 10 × 5/72 × 5 = 50/360 - Add the two like fractions:
810/360 + 50/360 = 810 + 50/360 = 860/360 - 860/360 simplified gives 43/18
- So, 45/20 + 10/72 = 43/18
In mixed form: 27/18
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