Add 12/72 and 30/35
12/72 + 30/35 is 43/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
12/72 = 12 × 35/72 × 35 = 420/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
30/35 = 30 × 72/35 × 72 = 2160/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
420/2520 + 2160/2520 = 420 + 2160/2520 = 2580/2520 - 2580/2520 simplified gives 43/42
- So, 12/72 + 30/35 = 43/42
In mixed form: 11/42
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