Add 28/72 and 1/30
28/72 + 1/30 is 19/45.
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,
28/72 = 28 × 5/72 × 5 = 140/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
1/30 = 1 × 12/30 × 12 = 12/360 - Add the two like fractions:
140/360 + 12/360 = 140 + 12/360 = 152/360 - 152/360 simplified gives 19/45
- So, 28/72 + 1/30 = 19/45
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