Add 49/72 and 8/45
49/72 + 8/45 is 103/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
49/72 = 49 × 5/72 × 5 = 245/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
8/45 = 8 × 8/45 × 8 = 64/360 - Add the two like fractions:
245/360 + 64/360 = 245 + 64/360 = 309/360 - 309/360 simplified gives 103/120
- So, 49/72 + 8/45 = 103/120
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