Add 1/30 and 60/72
1/30 + 60/72 is 13/15.
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,
60/72 = 60 × 5/72 × 5 = 300/360 - Add the two like fractions:
12/360 + 300/360 = 12 + 300/360 = 312/360 - 312/360 simplified gives 13/15
- So, 1/30 + 60/72 = 13/15
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