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Add 72/30 and 6/45

1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 6/45

72/30 + 6/45 is 38/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    72/30 = 72 × 3/30 × 3 = 216/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    6/45 = 6 × 2/45 × 2 = 12/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/90 + 12/90 = 216 + 12/90 = 228/90
  5. 228/90 simplified gives 38/15
  6. So, 72/30 + 6/45 = 38/15
    In mixed form: 28/15

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