Add 45/72 and 15/36
45/72 + 15/36 is 25/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 36 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 36 × 2 = 72,
15/36 = 15 × 2/36 × 2 = 30/72 - Add the two like fractions:
45/72 + 30/72 = 45 + 30/72 = 75/72 - 75/72 simplified gives 25/24
- So, 45/72 + 15/36 = 25/24
In mixed form: 11/24
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