Add 45/72 and 24/45
45/72 + 24/45 is 139/120.
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,
24/45 = 24 × 8/45 × 8 = 192/360 - Add the two like fractions:
225/360 + 192/360 = 225 + 192/360 = 417/360 - 417/360 simplified gives 139/120
- So, 45/72 + 24/45 = 139/120
In mixed form: 119/120
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