Add 72/9 and 3/30
1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 3/30
72/9 + 3/30 is 81/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
72/9 = 72 × 10/9 × 10 = 720/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
3/30 = 3 × 3/30 × 3 = 9/90 - Add the two like fractions:
720/90 + 9/90 = 720 + 9/90 = 729/90 - 729/90 simplified gives 81/10
- So, 72/9 + 3/30 = 81/10
In mixed form: 81/10
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