Add 21/30 and 5/72
21/30 + 5/72 is 277/360.
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,
21/30 = 21 × 12/30 × 12 = 252/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360 - Add the two like fractions:
252/360 + 25/360 = 252 + 25/360 = 277/360 - So, 21/30 + 5/72 = 277/360
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