Add 25/72 and 4/30
25/72 + 4/30 is 173/360.
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,
25/72 = 25 × 5/72 × 5 = 125/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
4/30 = 4 × 12/30 × 12 = 48/360 - Add the two like fractions:
125/360 + 48/360 = 125 + 48/360 = 173/360 - So, 25/72 + 4/30 = 173/360
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