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Add 36/9 and 72/30

1st number: 4 0/9, 2nd number: 2 12/30

36/9 + 72/30 is 32/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 30 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    36/9 = 36 × 10/9 × 10 = 360/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    72/30 = 72 × 3/30 × 3 = 216/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/90 + 216/90 = 360 + 216/90 = 576/90
  5. 576/90 simplified gives 32/5
  6. So, 36/9 + 72/30 = 32/5
    In mixed form: 62/5

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