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Add 30/90 and 6/72

30/90 + 6/72 is 5/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    30/90 = 30 × 4/90 × 4 = 120/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/360 + 30/360 = 120 + 30/360 = 150/360
  5. 150/360 simplified gives 5/12
  6. So, 30/90 + 6/72 = 5/12

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