Add 60/72 and 70/45
1st number: 60/72, 2nd number: 1 25/45
60/72 + 70/45 is 43/18.
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,
70/45 = 70 × 8/45 × 8 = 560/360 - Add the two like fractions:
300/360 + 560/360 = 300 + 560/360 = 860/360 - 860/360 simplified gives 43/18
- So, 60/72 + 70/45 = 43/18
In mixed form: 27/18
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