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Add 72/45 and 16/30

1st number: 1 27/45, 2nd number: 16/30

72/45 + 16/30 is 32/15.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    72/45 = 72 × 2/45 × 2 = 144/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    16/30 = 16 × 3/30 × 3 = 48/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/90 + 48/90 = 144 + 48/90 = 192/90
  5. 192/90 simplified gives 32/15
  6. So, 72/45 + 16/30 = 32/15
    In mixed form: 22/15

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