Add 72/6 and 14/45
1st number: 12 0/6, 2nd number: 14/45
72/6 + 14/45 is 554/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
72/6 = 72 × 15/6 × 15 = 1080/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
14/45 = 14 × 2/45 × 2 = 28/90 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/90 + 28/90 = 1080 + 28/90 = 1108/90 - 1108/90 simplified gives 554/45
- So, 72/6 + 14/45 = 554/45
In mixed form: 1214/45
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