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Add 72/5 and 2/45

1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 2/45

72/5 + 2/45 is 130/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    72/5 = 72 × 9/5 × 9 = 648/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    2/45 = 2 × 1/45 × 1 = 2/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/45 + 2/45 = 648 + 2/45 = 650/45
  5. 650/45 simplified gives 130/9
  6. So, 72/5 + 2/45 = 130/9
    In mixed form: 144/9

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