Add 72/36 and 63/30
1st number: 2 0/36, 2nd number: 2 3/30
72/36 + 63/30 is 41/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
72/36 = 72 × 5/36 × 5 = 360/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
63/30 = 63 × 6/30 × 6 = 378/180 - Add the two like fractions:
360/180 + 378/180 = 360 + 378/180 = 738/180 - 738/180 simplified gives 41/10
- So, 72/36 + 63/30 = 41/10
In mixed form: 41/10
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