Add 30/72 and 15/45
30/72 + 15/45 is 3/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
30/72 = 30 × 5/72 × 5 = 150/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
15/45 = 15 × 8/45 × 8 = 120/360 - Add the two like fractions:
150/360 + 120/360 = 150 + 120/360 = 270/360 - 270/360 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 30/72 + 15/45 = 3/4
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