Add 28/30 and 1/72
28/30 + 1/72 is 341/360.
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,
28/30 = 28 × 12/30 × 12 = 336/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
1/72 = 1 × 5/72 × 5 = 5/360 - Add the two like fractions:
336/360 + 5/360 = 336 + 5/360 = 341/360 - So, 28/30 + 1/72 = 341/360
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