Add 8/72 and 45/5
1st number: 8/72, 2nd number: 9 0/5
8/72 + 45/5 is 82/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 5 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
8/72 = 8 × 5/72 × 5 = 40/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
45/5 = 45 × 72/5 × 72 = 3240/360 - Add the two like fractions:
40/360 + 3240/360 = 40 + 3240/360 = 3280/360 - 3280/360 simplified gives 82/9
- So, 8/72 + 45/5 = 82/9
In mixed form: 91/9
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