Add 36/45 and 30/72
36/45 + 30/72 is 73/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
36/45 = 36 × 8/45 × 8 = 288/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
30/72 = 30 × 5/72 × 5 = 150/360 - Add the two like fractions:
288/360 + 150/360 = 288 + 150/360 = 438/360 - 438/360 simplified gives 73/60
- So, 36/45 + 30/72 = 73/60
In mixed form: 113/60
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