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Add 12/72 and 32/30

1st number: 12/72, 2nd number: 1 2/30

12/72 + 32/30 is 37/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    12/72 = 12 × 5/72 × 5 = 60/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
    32/30 = 32 × 12/30 × 12 = 384/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/360 + 384/360 = 60 + 384/360 = 444/360
  5. 444/360 simplified gives 37/30
  6. So, 12/72 + 32/30 = 37/30
    In mixed form: 17/30

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