Add 45/30 and 27/72
1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 27/72
45/30 + 27/72 is 15/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
45/30 = 45 × 12/30 × 12 = 540/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
27/72 = 27 × 5/72 × 5 = 135/360 - Add the two like fractions:
540/360 + 135/360 = 540 + 135/360 = 675/360 - 675/360 simplified gives 15/8
- So, 45/30 + 27/72 = 15/8
In mixed form: 17/8
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