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Add 72/45 and 16/24

1st number: 1 27/45, 2nd number: 16/24

72/45 + 16/24 is 34/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 24 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    72/45 = 72 × 8/45 × 8 = 576/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    16/24 = 16 × 15/24 × 15 = 240/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/360 + 240/360 = 576 + 240/360 = 816/360
  5. 816/360 simplified gives 34/15
  6. So, 72/45 + 16/24 = 34/15
    In mixed form: 24/15

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