Add 72/45 and 21/36
1st number: 1 27/45, 2nd number: 21/36
72/45 + 21/36 is 131/60.
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,
21/36 = 21 × 5/36 × 5 = 105/180 - Add the two like fractions:
288/180 + 105/180 = 288 + 105/180 = 393/180 - 393/180 simplified gives 131/60
- So, 72/45 + 21/36 = 131/60
In mixed form: 211/60
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