Add 28/10 and 30/72
1st number: 2 8/10, 2nd number: 30/72
28/10 + 30/72 is 193/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
28/10 = 28 × 36/10 × 36 = 1008/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
30/72 = 30 × 5/72 × 5 = 150/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/360 + 150/360 = 1008 + 150/360 = 1158/360 - 1158/360 simplified gives 193/60
- So, 28/10 + 30/72 = 193/60
In mixed form: 313/60
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