Add 80/72 and 6/45
1st number: 1 8/72, 2nd number: 6/45
80/72 + 6/45 is 56/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
80/72 = 80 × 5/72 × 5 = 400/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
6/45 = 6 × 8/45 × 8 = 48/360 - Add the two like fractions:
400/360 + 48/360 = 400 + 48/360 = 448/360 - 448/360 simplified gives 56/45
- So, 80/72 + 6/45 = 56/45
In mixed form: 111/45
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