Add 10/30 and 50/72
10/30 + 50/72 is 37/36.
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,
10/30 = 10 × 12/30 × 12 = 120/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
50/72 = 50 × 5/72 × 5 = 250/360 - Add the two like fractions:
120/360 + 250/360 = 120 + 250/360 = 370/360 - 370/360 simplified gives 37/36
- So, 10/30 + 50/72 = 37/36
In mixed form: 11/36
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