Add 45/72 and 16/10
1st number: 45/72, 2nd number: 1 6/10
45/72 + 16/10 is 89/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 10 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 10 × 36 = 360,
16/10 = 16 × 36/10 × 36 = 576/360 - Add the two like fractions:
225/360 + 576/360 = 225 + 576/360 = 801/360 - 801/360 simplified gives 89/40
- So, 45/72 + 16/10 = 89/40
In mixed form: 29/40
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