Add 7/72 and 35/45
7/72 + 35/45 is 7/8.
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,
7/72 = 7 × 5/72 × 5 = 35/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
35/45 = 35 × 8/45 × 8 = 280/360 - Add the two like fractions:
35/360 + 280/360 = 35 + 280/360 = 315/360 - 315/360 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 7/72 + 35/45 = 7/8
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