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Add 45/5 and 5/72

1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 5/72

45/5 + 5/72 is 653/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
    45/5 = 45 × 72/5 × 72 = 3240/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3240/360 + 25/360 = 3240 + 25/360 = 3265/360
  5. 3265/360 simplified gives 653/72
  6. So, 45/5 + 5/72 = 653/72
    In mixed form: 95/72

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