Add 24/30 and 70/72
24/30 + 70/72 is 319/180.
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,
24/30 = 24 × 12/30 × 12 = 288/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
70/72 = 70 × 5/72 × 5 = 350/360 - Add the two like fractions:
288/360 + 350/360 = 288 + 350/360 = 638/360 - 638/360 simplified gives 319/180
- So, 24/30 + 70/72 = 319/180
In mixed form: 1139/180
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