Add 2/72 and 36/30
1st number: 2/72, 2nd number: 1 6/30
2/72 + 36/30 is 221/180.
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,
36/30 = 36 × 12/30 × 12 = 432/360 - Add the two like fractions:
10/360 + 432/360 = 10 + 432/360 = 442/360 - 442/360 simplified gives 221/180
- So, 2/72 + 36/30 = 221/180
In mixed form: 141/180
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