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Add 5/45 and 72/6

1st number: 5/45, 2nd number: 12 0/6

5/45 + 72/6 is 109/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 6 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    5/45 = 5 × 2/45 × 2 = 10/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    72/6 = 72 × 15/6 × 15 = 1080/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/90 + 1080/90 = 10 + 1080/90 = 1090/90
  5. 1090/90 simplified gives 109/9
  6. So, 5/45 + 72/6 = 109/9
    In mixed form: 121/9

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