Add 60/72 and 2/45
60/72 + 2/45 is 79/90.
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,
60/72 = 60 × 5/72 × 5 = 300/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
2/45 = 2 × 8/45 × 8 = 16/360 - Add the two like fractions:
300/360 + 16/360 = 300 + 16/360 = 316/360 - 316/360 simplified gives 79/90
- So, 60/72 + 2/45 = 79/90
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