Add 45/5 and 21/72
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 21/72
45/5 + 21/72 is 223/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
45/5 = 45 × 72/5 × 72 = 3240/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
21/72 = 21 × 5/72 × 5 = 105/360 - Add the two like fractions:
3240/360 + 105/360 = 3240 + 105/360 = 3345/360 - 3345/360 simplified gives 223/24
- So, 45/5 + 21/72 = 223/24
In mixed form: 97/24
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