Add 72/2 and 25/45
1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 25/45
72/2 + 25/45 is 329/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
72/2 = 72 × 45/2 × 45 = 3240/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
25/45 = 25 × 2/45 × 2 = 50/90 - Add the two like fractions:
3240/90 + 50/90 = 3240 + 50/90 = 3290/90 - 3290/90 simplified gives 329/9
- So, 72/2 + 25/45 = 329/9
In mixed form: 365/9
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