Add 72/20 and 14/45
1st number: 3 12/20, 2nd number: 14/45
72/20 + 14/45 is 176/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
72/20 = 72 × 9/20 × 9 = 648/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
14/45 = 14 × 4/45 × 4 = 56/180 - Add the two like fractions:
648/180 + 56/180 = 648 + 56/180 = 704/180 - 704/180 simplified gives 176/45
- So, 72/20 + 14/45 = 176/45
In mixed form: 341/45
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