Add 72/24 and 7/45
1st number: 3 0/24, 2nd number: 7/45
72/24 + 7/45 is 142/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
72/24 = 72 × 15/24 × 15 = 1080/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
7/45 = 7 × 8/45 × 8 = 56/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/360 + 56/360 = 1080 + 56/360 = 1136/360 - 1136/360 simplified gives 142/45
- So, 72/24 + 7/45 = 142/45
In mixed form: 37/45
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