Add 30/80 and 7/72
30/80 + 7/72 is 17/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 72 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
30/80 = 30 × 9/80 × 9 = 270/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 10 = 720,
7/72 = 7 × 10/72 × 10 = 70/720 - Add the two like fractions:
270/720 + 70/720 = 270 + 70/720 = 340/720 - 340/720 simplified gives 17/36
- So, 30/80 + 7/72 = 17/36
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