Add 3/30 and 20/72
3/30 + 20/72 is 17/45.
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,
3/30 = 3 × 12/30 × 12 = 36/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
20/72 = 20 × 5/72 × 5 = 100/360 - Add the two like fractions:
36/360 + 100/360 = 36 + 100/360 = 136/360 - 136/360 simplified gives 17/45
- So, 3/30 + 20/72 = 17/45
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