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Add 30/36 and 63/72

30/36 + 63/72 is 41/24.

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,
    63/72 = 63 × 1/72 × 1 = 63/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/72 + 63/72 = 60 + 63/72 = 123/72
  5. 123/72 simplified gives 41/24
  6. So, 30/36 + 63/72 = 41/24
    In mixed form: 117/24

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