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Add 8/30 and 27/72

8/30 + 27/72 is 77/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
    8/30 = 8 × 12/30 × 12 = 96/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    27/72 = 27 × 5/72 × 5 = 135/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/360 + 135/360 = 96 + 135/360 = 231/360
  5. 231/360 simplified gives 77/120
  6. So, 8/30 + 27/72 = 77/120

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