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Add 72/45 and 18/7

1st number: 1 27/45, 2nd number: 2 4/7

72/45 + 18/7 is 146/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 7 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    72/45 = 72 × 7/45 × 7 = 504/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
    18/7 = 18 × 45/7 × 45 = 810/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/315 + 810/315 = 504 + 810/315 = 1314/315
  5. 1314/315 simplified gives 146/35
  6. So, 72/45 + 18/7 = 146/35
    In mixed form: 46/35

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