Add 45/60 and 27/72
45/60 + 27/72 is 9/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
45/60 = 45 × 6/60 × 6 = 270/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
27/72 = 27 × 5/72 × 5 = 135/360 - Add the two like fractions:
270/360 + 135/360 = 270 + 135/360 = 405/360 - 405/360 simplified gives 9/8
- So, 45/60 + 27/72 = 9/8
In mixed form: 11/8
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