Add 7/45 and 14/72
7/45 + 14/72 is 7/20.
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,
7/45 = 7 × 8/45 × 8 = 56/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
14/72 = 14 × 5/72 × 5 = 70/360 - Add the two like fractions:
56/360 + 70/360 = 56 + 70/360 = 126/360 - 126/360 simplified gives 7/20
- So, 7/45 + 14/72 = 7/20
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