Add 72/45 and 3/8
1st number: 1 27/45, 2nd number: 3/8
72/45 + 3/8 is 79/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
72/45 = 72 × 8/45 × 8 = 576/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
3/8 = 3 × 45/8 × 45 = 135/360 - Add the two like fractions:
576/360 + 135/360 = 576 + 135/360 = 711/360 - 711/360 simplified gives 79/40
- So, 72/45 + 3/8 = 79/40
In mixed form: 139/40
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