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Add 72/2 and 9/45

1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 9/45

72/2 + 9/45 is 181/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
    72/2 = 72 × 45/2 × 45 = 3240/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    9/45 = 9 × 2/45 × 2 = 18/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3240/90 + 18/90 = 3240 + 18/90 = 3258/90
  5. 3258/90 simplified gives 181/5
  6. So, 72/2 + 9/45 = 181/5
    In mixed form: 361/5

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