Add 45/6 and 3/72
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 3/72
45/6 + 3/72 is 181/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
45/6 = 45 × 12/6 × 12 = 540/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
3/72 = 3 × 1/72 × 1 = 3/72 - Add the two like fractions:
540/72 + 3/72 = 540 + 3/72 = 543/72 - 543/72 simplified gives 181/24
- So, 45/6 + 3/72 = 181/24
In mixed form: 713/24
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