Add 10/30 and 63/72
10/30 + 63/72 is 29/24.
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,
63/72 = 63 × 5/72 × 5 = 315/360 - Add the two like fractions:
120/360 + 315/360 = 120 + 315/360 = 435/360 - 435/360 simplified gives 29/24
- So, 10/30 + 63/72 = 29/24
In mixed form: 15/24
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