Add 18/30 and 5/72
18/30 + 5/72 is 241/360.
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,
18/30 = 18 × 12/30 × 12 = 216/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360 - Add the two like fractions:
216/360 + 25/360 = 216 + 25/360 = 241/360 - So, 18/30 + 5/72 = 241/360
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