Add 72/45 and 2/75
1st number: 1 27/45, 2nd number: 2/75
72/45 + 2/75 is 122/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
72/45 = 72 × 5/45 × 5 = 360/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
2/75 = 2 × 3/75 × 3 = 6/225 - Add the two like fractions:
360/225 + 6/225 = 360 + 6/225 = 366/225 - 366/225 simplified gives 122/75
- So, 72/45 + 2/75 = 122/75
In mixed form: 147/75
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