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Add 45/8 and 1/72

1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 1/72

45/8 + 1/72 is 203/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    45/8 = 45 × 9/8 × 9 = 405/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    1/72 = 1 × 1/72 × 1 = 1/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/72 + 1/72 = 405 + 1/72 = 406/72
  5. 406/72 simplified gives 203/36
  6. So, 45/8 + 1/72 = 203/36
    In mixed form: 523/36

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