Add 81/45 and 24/72
1st number: 1 36/45, 2nd number: 24/72
81/45 + 24/72 is 32/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
81/45 = 81 × 8/45 × 8 = 648/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
24/72 = 24 × 5/72 × 5 = 120/360 - Add the two like fractions:
648/360 + 120/360 = 648 + 120/360 = 768/360 - 768/360 simplified gives 32/15
- So, 81/45 + 24/72 = 32/15
In mixed form: 22/15
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