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Add 30/36 and 72/80

30/36 + 72/80 is 26/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 80 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
    30/36 = 30 × 20/36 × 20 = 600/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    72/80 = 72 × 9/80 × 9 = 648/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/720 + 648/720 = 600 + 648/720 = 1248/720
  5. 1248/720 simplified gives 26/15
  6. So, 30/36 + 72/80 = 26/15
    In mixed form: 111/15

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