Add 72/2 and 60/45
1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 1 15/45
72/2 + 60/45 is 112/3.
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,
60/45 = 60 × 2/45 × 2 = 120/90 - Add the two like fractions:
3240/90 + 120/90 = 3240 + 120/90 = 3360/90 - 3360/90 simplified gives 112/3
- So, 72/2 + 60/45 = 112/3
In mixed form: 371/3
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