Add 45/72 and 10/6, Solve 45/72 + 1 4/6 as a fraction

Add 45/72 and 10/6

1^st number: 45/72, 2^nd number: 1 4/6

45/72 + 10/6 is 55/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 6 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
45/72 = 45 × 1/72 × 1 = 45/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
10/6 = 10 × 12/6 × 12 = 120/72
Add the two like fractions:
45/72 + 120/72 = 45 + 120/72 = 165/72
165/72 simplified gives 55/24
So, 45/72 + 10/6 = 55/24
In mixed form: 27/24

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