Add 72/9 and 6/30, Solve 8 0/9 + 6/30 as a fraction

Add 72/9 and 6/30

1^st number: 8 0/9, 2^nd number: 6/30

72/9 + 6/30 is 41/5.

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,
6/30 = 6 × 3/30 × 3 = 18/90
Add the two like fractions:
720/90 + 18/90 = 720 + 18/90 = 738/90
738/90 simplified gives 41/5
So, 72/9 + 6/30 = 41/5
In mixed form: 81/5

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