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Add 10/72 and 30/45

10/72 + 30/45 is 29/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    10/72 = 10 × 5/72 × 5 = 50/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    30/45 = 30 × 8/45 × 8 = 240/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/360 + 240/360 = 50 + 240/360 = 290/360
  5. 290/360 simplified gives 29/36
  6. So, 10/72 + 30/45 = 29/36

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