Add 1/72 and 10/30
1/72 + 10/30 is 25/72.
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,
1/72 = 1 × 5/72 × 5 = 5/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
10/30 = 10 × 12/30 × 12 = 120/360 - Add the two like fractions:
5/360 + 120/360 = 5 + 120/360 = 125/360 - 125/360 simplified gives 25/72
- So, 1/72 + 10/30 = 25/72
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