Add 72/9 and 6/45, Solve 8 0/9 + 6/45 as a fraction

Add 72/9 and 6/45

1^st number: 8 0/9, 2^nd number: 6/45

72/9 + 6/45 is 122/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
72/9 = 72 × 5/9 × 5 = 360/45
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
6/45 = 6 × 1/45 × 1 = 6/45
Add the two like fractions:
360/45 + 6/45 = 360 + 6/45 = 366/45
366/45 simplified gives 122/15
So, 72/9 + 6/45 = 122/15
In mixed form: 82/15

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