Add 72/45 and 72/6
1st number: 1 27/45, 2nd number: 12 0/6
72/45 + 72/6 is 68/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 6 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
72/45 = 72 × 2/45 × 2 = 144/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
72/6 = 72 × 15/6 × 15 = 1080/90 - Add the two like fractions:
144/90 + 1080/90 = 144 + 1080/90 = 1224/90 - 1224/90 simplified gives 68/5
- So, 72/45 + 72/6 = 68/5
In mixed form: 133/5
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