Add 72/4 and 3/45
1st number: 18 0/4, 2nd number: 3/45
72/4 + 3/45 is 271/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
72/4 = 72 × 45/4 × 45 = 3240/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
3/45 = 3 × 4/45 × 4 = 12/180 - Add the two like fractions:
3240/180 + 12/180 = 3240 + 12/180 = 3252/180 - 3252/180 simplified gives 271/15
- So, 72/4 + 3/45 = 271/15
In mixed form: 181/15
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