Add 45/5 and 4/72
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 4/72
45/5 + 4/72 is 163/18.
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,
4/72 = 4 × 5/72 × 5 = 20/360 - Add the two like fractions:
3240/360 + 20/360 = 3240 + 20/360 = 3260/360 - 3260/360 simplified gives 163/18
- So, 45/5 + 4/72 = 163/18
In mixed form: 91/18
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