Add 72/9 and 30/45
1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 30/45
72/9 + 30/45 is 26/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
72/9 = 72 × 5/9 × 5 = 360/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
30/45 = 30 × 1/45 × 1 = 30/45 - Add the two like fractions:
360/45 + 30/45 = 360 + 30/45 = 390/45 - 390/45 simplified gives 26/3
- So, 72/9 + 30/45 = 26/3
In mixed form: 82/3
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