Add 5/9 and 72/30
1st number: 5/9, 2nd number: 2 12/30
5/9 + 72/30 is 133/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
5/9 = 5 × 10/9 × 10 = 50/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
72/30 = 72 × 3/30 × 3 = 216/90 - Add the two like fractions:
50/90 + 216/90 = 50 + 216/90 = 266/90 - 266/90 simplified gives 133/45
- So, 5/9 + 72/30 = 133/45
In mixed form: 243/45
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