Add 72/45 and 84/24
1st number: 1 27/45, 2nd number: 3 12/24
72/45 + 84/24 is 51/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 24 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 24 × 15 = 360,
84/24 = 84 × 15/24 × 15 = 1260/360 - Add the two like fractions:
576/360 + 1260/360 = 576 + 1260/360 = 1836/360 - 1836/360 simplified gives 51/10
- So, 72/45 + 84/24 = 51/10
In mixed form: 51/10
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