Add 14/30 and 30/72
14/30 + 30/72 is 53/60.
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,
14/30 = 14 × 12/30 × 12 = 168/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
30/72 = 30 × 5/72 × 5 = 150/360 - Add the two like fractions:
168/360 + 150/360 = 168 + 150/360 = 318/360 - 318/360 simplified gives 53/60
- So, 14/30 + 30/72 = 53/60
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