Add 45/72 and 50/30
1st number: 45/72, 2nd number: 1 20/30
45/72 + 50/30 is 55/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 30 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 30 × 12 = 360,
50/30 = 50 × 12/30 × 12 = 600/360 - Add the two like fractions:
225/360 + 600/360 = 225 + 600/360 = 825/360 - 825/360 simplified gives 55/24
- So, 45/72 + 50/30 = 55/24
In mixed form: 27/24
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