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Add 70/75 and 45/72

70/75 + 45/72 is 187/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 72 is 1800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
    70/75 = 70 × 24/75 × 24 = 1680/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    45/72 = 45 × 25/72 × 25 = 1125/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1680/1800 + 1125/1800 = 1680 + 1125/1800 = 2805/1800
  5. 2805/1800 simplified gives 187/120
  6. So, 70/75 + 45/72 = 187/120
    In mixed form: 167/120

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