Add 72/2 and 42/45
1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 42/45
72/2 + 42/45 is 554/15.
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,
42/45 = 42 × 2/45 × 2 = 84/90 - Add the two like fractions:
3240/90 + 84/90 = 3240 + 84/90 = 3324/90 - 3324/90 simplified gives 554/15
- So, 72/2 + 42/45 = 554/15
In mixed form: 3614/15
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