Add 9/30 and 45/72
9/30 + 45/72 is 37/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
9/30 = 9 × 12/30 × 12 = 108/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
45/72 = 45 × 5/72 × 5 = 225/360 - Add the two like fractions:
108/360 + 225/360 = 108 + 225/360 = 333/360 - 333/360 simplified gives 37/40
- So, 9/30 + 45/72 = 37/40
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