Add 45/72 and 42/60
45/72 + 42/60 is 53/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 60 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 60 × 6 = 360,
42/60 = 42 × 6/60 × 6 = 252/360 - Add the two like fractions:
225/360 + 252/360 = 225 + 252/360 = 477/360 - 477/360 simplified gives 53/40
- So, 45/72 + 42/60 = 53/40
In mixed form: 113/40
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