Add 7/70 and 45/72
7/70 + 45/72 is 29/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 72 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
7/70 = 7 × 36/70 × 36 = 252/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
45/72 = 45 × 35/72 × 35 = 1575/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
252/2520 + 1575/2520 = 252 + 1575/2520 = 1827/2520 - 1827/2520 simplified gives 29/40
- So, 7/70 + 45/72 = 29/40
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