Add 45/8 and 5/72, Solve 5 5/8 + 5/72 as a fraction

Add 45/8 and 5/72

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

45/8 + 5/72 is 205/36.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
45/8 = 45 × 9/8 × 9 = 405/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
5/72 = 5 × 1/72 × 1 = 5/72
Add the two like fractions:
405/72 + 5/72 = 405 + 5/72 = 410/72
410/72 simplified gives 205/36
So, 45/8 + 5/72 = 205/36
In mixed form: 525/36

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