Add 5/36 and 30/72
5/36 + 30/72 is 5/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
5/36 = 5 × 2/36 × 2 = 10/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
30/72 = 30 × 1/72 × 1 = 30/72 - Add the two like fractions:
10/72 + 30/72 = 10 + 30/72 = 40/72 - 40/72 simplified gives 5/9
- So, 5/36 + 30/72 = 5/9
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