Add 32/72 and 18/30
32/72 + 18/30 is 47/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 30 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
32/72 = 32 × 5/72 × 5 = 160/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
18/30 = 18 × 12/30 × 12 = 216/360 - Add the two like fractions:
160/360 + 216/360 = 160 + 216/360 = 376/360 - 376/360 simplified gives 47/45
- So, 32/72 + 18/30 = 47/45
In mixed form: 12/45
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