Add 45/75 and 54/72
45/75 + 54/72 is 27/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
45/75 = 45 × 24/75 × 24 = 1080/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
54/72 = 54 × 25/72 × 25 = 1350/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/1800 + 1350/1800 = 1080 + 1350/1800 = 2430/1800 - 2430/1800 simplified gives 27/20
- So, 45/75 + 54/72 = 27/20
In mixed form: 17/20
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