Add 45/5 and 9/72
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 9/72
45/5 + 9/72 is 73/8.
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,
9/72 = 9 × 5/72 × 5 = 45/360 - Add the two like fractions:
3240/360 + 45/360 = 3240 + 45/360 = 3285/360 - 3285/360 simplified gives 73/8
- So, 45/5 + 9/72 = 73/8
In mixed form: 91/8
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