Add 70/72 and 21/45
70/72 + 21/45 is 259/180.
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,
70/72 = 70 × 5/72 × 5 = 350/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
21/45 = 21 × 8/45 × 8 = 168/360 - Add the two like fractions:
350/360 + 168/360 = 350 + 168/360 = 518/360 - 518/360 simplified gives 259/180
- So, 70/72 + 21/45 = 259/180
In mixed form: 179/180
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