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Add 49/45 and 8/72

1st number: 1 4/45, 2nd number: 8/72

49/45 + 8/72 is 6/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    49/45 = 49 × 8/45 × 8 = 392/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    8/72 = 8 × 5/72 × 5 = 40/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/360 + 40/360 = 392 + 40/360 = 432/360
  5. 432/360 simplified gives 6/5
  6. So, 49/45 + 8/72 = 6/5
    In mixed form: 11/5

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