Add 60/45 and 32/72
1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 32/72
60/45 + 32/72 is 16/9.
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,
60/45 = 60 × 8/45 × 8 = 480/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
32/72 = 32 × 5/72 × 5 = 160/360 - Add the two like fractions:
480/360 + 160/360 = 480 + 160/360 = 640/360 - 640/360 simplified gives 16/9
- So, 60/45 + 32/72 = 16/9
In mixed form: 17/9
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