Add 45/72 and 40/50
45/72 + 40/50 is 57/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 50 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
45/72 = 45 × 25/72 × 25 = 1125/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
40/50 = 40 × 36/50 × 36 = 1440/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/1800 + 1440/1800 = 1125 + 1440/1800 = 2565/1800 - 2565/1800 simplified gives 57/40
- So, 45/72 + 40/50 = 57/40
In mixed form: 117/40
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