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Add 6/7 and 72/45

1st number: 6/7, 2nd number: 1 27/45

6/7 + 72/45 is 86/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 45 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
    6/7 = 6 × 45/7 × 45 = 270/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    72/45 = 72 × 7/45 × 7 = 504/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/315 + 504/315 = 270 + 504/315 = 774/315
  5. 774/315 simplified gives 86/35
  6. So, 6/7 + 72/45 = 86/35
    In mixed form: 216/35

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