Add 27/72 and 96/30
1st number: 27/72, 2nd number: 3 6/30
27/72 + 96/30 is 143/40.
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,
27/72 = 27 × 5/72 × 5 = 135/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
96/30 = 96 × 12/30 × 12 = 1152/360 - Add the two like fractions:
135/360 + 1152/360 = 135 + 1152/360 = 1287/360 - 1287/360 simplified gives 143/40
- So, 27/72 + 96/30 = 143/40
In mixed form: 323/40
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