Add 5/45 and 4/72
5/45 + 4/72 is 1/6.
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,
5/45 = 5 × 8/45 × 8 = 40/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
4/72 = 4 × 5/72 × 5 = 20/360 - Add the two like fractions:
40/360 + 20/360 = 40 + 20/360 = 60/360 - 60/360 simplified gives 1/6
- So, 5/45 + 4/72 = 1/6
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