Add 72/36 and 6/45
1st number: 2 0/36, 2nd number: 6/45
72/36 + 6/45 is 32/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
72/36 = 72 × 5/36 × 5 = 360/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
6/45 = 6 × 4/45 × 4 = 24/180 - Add the two like fractions:
360/180 + 24/180 = 360 + 24/180 = 384/180 - 384/180 simplified gives 32/15
- So, 72/36 + 6/45 = 32/15
In mixed form: 22/15
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