Add 63/72 and 84/45
1st number: 63/72, 2nd number: 1 39/45
63/72 + 84/45 is 329/120.
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,
63/72 = 63 × 5/72 × 5 = 315/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
84/45 = 84 × 8/45 × 8 = 672/360 - Add the two like fractions:
315/360 + 672/360 = 315 + 672/360 = 987/360 - 987/360 simplified gives 329/120
- So, 63/72 + 84/45 = 329/120
In mixed form: 289/120
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