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Add 30/36 and 60/72

30/36 + 60/72 is 5/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
    30/36 = 30 × 2/36 × 2 = 60/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    60/72 = 60 × 1/72 × 1 = 60/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/72 + 60/72 = 60 + 60/72 = 120/72
  5. 120/72 simplified gives 5/3
  6. So, 30/36 + 60/72 = 5/3
    In mixed form: 12/3

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