Add 45/72 and 15/45
45/72 + 15/45 is 23/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
45/72 = 45 × 5/72 × 5 = 225/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
15/45 = 15 × 8/45 × 8 = 120/360 - Add the two like fractions:
225/360 + 120/360 = 225 + 120/360 = 345/360 - 345/360 simplified gives 23/24
- So, 45/72 + 15/45 = 23/24
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