Add 45/72 and 45/3
1st number: 45/72, 2nd number: 15 0/3
45/72 + 45/3 is 125/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 3 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
45/72 = 45 × 1/72 × 1 = 45/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
45/3 = 45 × 24/3 × 24 = 1080/72 - Add the two like fractions:
45/72 + 1080/72 = 45 + 1080/72 = 1125/72 - 1125/72 simplified gives 125/8
- So, 45/72 + 45/3 = 125/8
In mixed form: 155/8
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