Add 1/30 and 3/72
1/30 + 3/72 is 3/40.
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,
1/30 = 1 × 12/30 × 12 = 12/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
3/72 = 3 × 5/72 × 5 = 15/360 - Add the two like fractions:
12/360 + 15/360 = 12 + 15/360 = 27/360 - 27/360 simplified gives 3/40
- So, 1/30 + 3/72 = 3/40
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