Add 72/30 and 40/90
1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 40/90
72/30 + 40/90 is 128/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 90 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 90 × 1 = 90,
40/90 = 40 × 1/90 × 1 = 40/90 - Add the two like fractions:
216/90 + 40/90 = 216 + 40/90 = 256/90 - 256/90 simplified gives 128/45
- So, 72/30 + 40/90 = 128/45
In mixed form: 238/45
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