Add 45/9 and 72/35
1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 2 2/35
45/9 + 72/35 is 247/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
45/9 = 45 × 35/9 × 35 = 1575/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
72/35 = 72 × 9/35 × 9 = 648/315 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/315 + 648/315 = 1575 + 648/315 = 2223/315 - 2223/315 simplified gives 247/35
- So, 45/9 + 72/35 = 247/35
In mixed form: 72/35
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