Add 72/18 and 27/30
1st number: 4 0/18, 2nd number: 27/30
72/18 + 27/30 is 49/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
72/18 = 72 × 5/18 × 5 = 360/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
27/30 = 27 × 3/30 × 3 = 81/90 - Add the two like fractions:
360/90 + 81/90 = 360 + 81/90 = 441/90 - 441/90 simplified gives 49/10
- So, 72/18 + 27/30 = 49/10
In mixed form: 49/10
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