Add 30/8 and 2/72
1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 2/72
30/8 + 2/72 is 34/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
30/8 = 30 × 9/8 × 9 = 270/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72 - Add the two like fractions:
270/72 + 2/72 = 270 + 2/72 = 272/72 - 272/72 simplified gives 34/9
- So, 30/8 + 2/72 = 34/9
In mixed form: 37/9
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