Add 7/45 and 72/7
1st number: 7/45, 2nd number: 10 2/7
7/45 + 72/7 is 3289/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 7 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
7/45 = 7 × 7/45 × 7 = 49/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
72/7 = 72 × 45/7 × 45 = 3240/315 - Add the two like fractions:
49/315 + 3240/315 = 49 + 3240/315 = 3289/315 - So, 7/45 + 72/7 = 3289/315
In mixed form: 10139/315
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