Add 6/2 and 72/45
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 1 27/45
6/2 + 72/45 is 23/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
6/2 = 6 × 45/2 × 45 = 270/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
72/45 = 72 × 2/45 × 2 = 144/90 - Add the two like fractions:
270/90 + 144/90 = 270 + 144/90 = 414/90 - 414/90 simplified gives 23/5
- So, 6/2 + 72/45 = 23/5
In mixed form: 43/5
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