Add 72/20 and 9/45
1st number: 3 12/20, 2nd number: 9/45
72/20 + 9/45 is 19/5.
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,
9/45 = 9 × 4/45 × 4 = 36/180 - Add the two like fractions:
648/180 + 36/180 = 648 + 36/180 = 684/180 - 684/180 simplified gives 19/5
- So, 72/20 + 9/45 = 19/5
In mixed form: 34/5
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