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Add 45/9 and 72/5

1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 14 2/5

45/9 + 72/5 is 97/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 5 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    45/9 = 45 × 5/9 × 5 = 225/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    72/5 = 72 × 9/5 × 9 = 648/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/45 + 648/45 = 225 + 648/45 = 873/45
  5. 873/45 simplified gives 97/5
  6. So, 45/9 + 72/5 = 97/5
    In mixed form: 192/5

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