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Add 72/24 and 45/30

1st number: 3 0/24, 2nd number: 1 15/30

72/24 + 45/30 is 9/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 30 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    72/24 = 72 × 5/24 × 5 = 360/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    45/30 = 45 × 4/30 × 4 = 180/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/120 + 180/120 = 360 + 180/120 = 540/120
  5. 540/120 simplified gives 9/2
  6. So, 72/24 + 45/30 = 9/2
    In mixed form: 41/2

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