Add 32/72 and 9/30
32/72 + 9/30 is 67/90.
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,
9/30 = 9 × 12/30 × 12 = 108/360 - Add the two like fractions:
160/360 + 108/360 = 160 + 108/360 = 268/360 - 268/360 simplified gives 67/90
- So, 32/72 + 9/30 = 67/90
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