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Add 45/72 and 15/5

1st number: 45/72, 2nd number: 3 0/5

45/72 + 15/5 is 29/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 5 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    45/72 = 45 × 5/72 × 5 = 225/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
    15/5 = 15 × 72/5 × 72 = 1080/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/360 + 1080/360 = 225 + 1080/360 = 1305/360
  5. 1305/360 simplified gives 29/8
  6. So, 45/72 + 15/5 = 29/8
    In mixed form: 35/8

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