Add 9/72 and 16/30
9/72 + 16/30 is 79/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 30 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
9/72 = 9 × 5/72 × 5 = 45/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
16/30 = 16 × 12/30 × 12 = 192/360 - Add the two like fractions:
45/360 + 192/360 = 45 + 192/360 = 237/360 - 237/360 simplified gives 79/120
- So, 9/72 + 16/30 = 79/120
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