Add 81/72 and 35/45
1st number: 1 9/72, 2nd number: 35/45
81/72 + 35/45 is 137/72.
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,
81/72 = 81 × 5/72 × 5 = 405/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
35/45 = 35 × 8/45 × 8 = 280/360 - Add the two like fractions:
405/360 + 280/360 = 405 + 280/360 = 685/360 - 685/360 simplified gives 137/72
- So, 81/72 + 35/45 = 137/72
In mixed form: 165/72
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