Add 72/45 and 15/36
1st number: 1 27/45, 2nd number: 15/36
72/45 + 15/36 is 121/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
72/45 = 72 × 4/45 × 4 = 288/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
15/36 = 15 × 5/36 × 5 = 75/180 - Add the two like fractions:
288/180 + 75/180 = 288 + 75/180 = 363/180 - 363/180 simplified gives 121/60
- So, 72/45 + 15/36 = 121/60
In mixed form: 21/60
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