Add 6/72 and 50/45
1st number: 6/72, 2nd number: 1 5/45
6/72 + 50/45 is 43/36.
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,
50/45 = 50 × 8/45 × 8 = 400/360 - Add the two like fractions:
30/360 + 400/360 = 30 + 400/360 = 430/360 - 430/360 simplified gives 43/36
- So, 6/72 + 50/45 = 43/36
In mixed form: 17/36
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