Add 72/18 and 9/30
1st number: 4 0/18, 2nd number: 9/30
72/18 + 9/30 is 43/10.
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,
9/30 = 9 × 3/30 × 3 = 27/90 - Add the two like fractions:
360/90 + 27/90 = 360 + 27/90 = 387/90 - 387/90 simplified gives 43/10
- So, 72/18 + 9/30 = 43/10
In mixed form: 43/10
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