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Add 3/30 and 45/72

3/30 + 45/72 is 29/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
    3/30 = 3 × 12/30 × 12 = 36/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    45/72 = 45 × 5/72 × 5 = 225/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/360 + 225/360 = 36 + 225/360 = 261/360
  5. 261/360 simplified gives 29/40
  6. So, 3/30 + 45/72 = 29/40

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