Add 18/72 and 9/30
18/72 + 9/30 is 11/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 30 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
18/72 = 18 × 5/72 × 5 = 90/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
9/30 = 9 × 12/30 × 12 = 108/360 - Add the two like fractions:
90/360 + 108/360 = 90 + 108/360 = 198/360 - 198/360 simplified gives 11/20
- So, 18/72 + 9/30 = 11/20
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