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Add 48/30 and 9/72

1st number: 1 18/30, 2nd number: 9/72

48/30 + 9/72 is 69/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
    48/30 = 48 × 12/30 × 12 = 576/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    9/72 = 9 × 5/72 × 5 = 45/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/360 + 45/360 = 576 + 45/360 = 621/360
  5. 621/360 simplified gives 69/40
  6. So, 48/30 + 9/72 = 69/40
    In mixed form: 129/40

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