Add 72/30 and 20/18
1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 1 2/18
72/30 + 20/18 is 158/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
72/30 = 72 × 3/30 × 3 = 216/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
20/18 = 20 × 5/18 × 5 = 100/90 - Add the two like fractions:
216/90 + 100/90 = 216 + 100/90 = 316/90 - 316/90 simplified gives 158/45
- So, 72/30 + 20/18 = 158/45
In mixed form: 323/45
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