Solve {l}{7/45+2/5}{7quad2}

$$\left. \begin{array} { l } { \frac { 7 } { 45 } + \frac { 2 } { 5 } } \\ { 7 \quad 2 } \end{array} \right.$$

Sort

$$\frac{5}{9},\ 72$$

Solution Steps

Least common multiple of 45 and 5 is 45. Convert \frac{7}{45} and \frac{2}{5} to fractions with denominator 45.

$$sort(\frac{7}{45}+\frac{18}{45},72)$$

Since \frac{7}{45} and \frac{18}{45} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$sort(\frac{7+18}{45},72)$$

Add 7 and 18 to get 25.

$$sort(\frac{25}{45},72)$$

Reduce the fraction \frac{25}{45} to lowest terms by extracting and canceling out 5.

$$sort(\frac{5}{9},72)$$

Convert decimal numbers in the list \frac{5}{9},72 to fractions.

$$\frac{5}{9},72$$

Evaluate

$$\frac{5}{9},\ 72$$