Add 6/45 and 54/72
6/45 + 54/72 is 53/60.
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,
6/45 = 6 × 8/45 × 8 = 48/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
54/72 = 54 × 5/72 × 5 = 270/360 - Add the two like fractions:
48/360 + 270/360 = 48 + 270/360 = 318/360 - 318/360 simplified gives 53/60
- So, 6/45 + 54/72 = 53/60
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