Add 6/72 and 42/45
6/72 + 42/45 is 61/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
42/45 = 42 × 8/45 × 8 = 336/360 - Add the two like fractions:
30/360 + 336/360 = 30 + 336/360 = 366/360 - 366/360 simplified gives 61/60
- So, 6/72 + 42/45 = 61/60
In mixed form: 11/60
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