Add 49/45 and 12/72
1st number: 1 4/45, 2nd number: 12/72
49/45 + 12/72 is 113/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
49/45 = 49 × 8/45 × 8 = 392/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
12/72 = 12 × 5/72 × 5 = 60/360 - Add the two like fractions:
392/360 + 60/360 = 392 + 60/360 = 452/360 - 452/360 simplified gives 113/90
- So, 49/45 + 12/72 = 113/90
In mixed form: 123/90
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