Add 2/72 and 24/30
2/72 + 24/30 is 149/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
2/72 = 2 × 5/72 × 5 = 10/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
24/30 = 24 × 12/30 × 12 = 288/360 - Add the two like fractions:
10/360 + 288/360 = 10 + 288/360 = 298/360 - 298/360 simplified gives 149/180
- So, 2/72 + 24/30 = 149/180
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