Add 45/36 and 10/72
1st number: 1 9/36, 2nd number: 10/72
45/36 + 10/72 is 25/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
45/36 = 45 × 2/36 × 2 = 90/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
10/72 = 10 × 1/72 × 1 = 10/72 - Add the two like fractions:
90/72 + 10/72 = 90 + 10/72 = 100/72 - 100/72 simplified gives 25/18
- So, 45/36 + 10/72 = 25/18
In mixed form: 17/18
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