Add 36/72 and 16/30
36/72 + 16/30 is 31/30.
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,
36/72 = 36 × 5/72 × 5 = 180/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
16/30 = 16 × 12/30 × 12 = 192/360 - Add the two like fractions:
180/360 + 192/360 = 180 + 192/360 = 372/360 - 372/360 simplified gives 31/30
- So, 36/72 + 16/30 = 31/30
In mixed form: 11/30
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