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Add 30/72 and 25/9

1st number: 30/72, 2nd number: 2 7/9

30/72 + 25/9 is 115/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 9 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    30/72 = 30 × 1/72 × 1 = 30/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    25/9 = 25 × 8/9 × 8 = 200/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/72 + 200/72 = 30 + 200/72 = 230/72
  5. 230/72 simplified gives 115/36
  6. So, 30/72 + 25/9 = 115/36
    In mixed form: 37/36

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