Add 72/45 and 60/32
1st number: 1 27/45, 2nd number: 1 28/32
72/45 + 60/32 is 139/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 32 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
72/45 = 72 × 32/45 × 32 = 2304/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
60/32 = 60 × 45/32 × 45 = 2700/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
2304/1440 + 2700/1440 = 2304 + 2700/1440 = 5004/1440 - 5004/1440 simplified gives 139/40
- So, 72/45 + 60/32 = 139/40
In mixed form: 319/40
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