Add 30/72 and 50/45
1st number: 30/72, 2nd number: 1 5/45
30/72 + 50/45 is 55/36.
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,
50/45 = 50 × 8/45 × 8 = 400/360 - Add the two like fractions:
150/360 + 400/360 = 150 + 400/360 = 550/360 - 550/360 simplified gives 55/36
- So, 30/72 + 50/45 = 55/36
In mixed form: 119/36
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