Add 45/3 and 1/72
1st number: 15 0/3, 2nd number: 1/72
453 + 172 is 108172.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
453 = 45 × 243 × 24 = 108072 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
172 = 1 × 172 × 1 = 172 - Add the two like fractions:
108072 + 172 = 1080 + 172 = 108172 - So, 45/3 + 1/72 = 1081/72
In mixed form: 15172
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