Add 72/45 and 42/15
1st number: 1 27/45, 2nd number: 2 12/15
72/45 + 42/15 is 22/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
72/45 = 72 × 1/45 × 1 = 72/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
42/15 = 42 × 3/15 × 3 = 126/45 - Add the two like fractions:
72/45 + 126/45 = 72 + 126/45 = 198/45 - 198/45 simplified gives 22/5
- So, 72/45 + 42/15 = 22/5
In mixed form: 42/5
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