Add 1/6 and 30/72
1/6 + 30/72 is 7/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
1/6 = 1 × 12/6 × 12 = 12/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
30/72 = 30 × 1/72 × 1 = 30/72 - Add the two like fractions:
12/72 + 30/72 = 12 + 30/72 = 42/72 - 42/72 simplified gives 7/12
- So, 1/6 + 30/72 = 7/12
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