Add 28/72 and 27/30
28/72 + 27/30 is 58/45.
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,
27/30 = 27 × 12/30 × 12 = 324/360 - Add the two like fractions:
140/360 + 324/360 = 140 + 324/360 = 464/360 - 464/360 simplified gives 58/45
- So, 28/72 + 27/30 = 58/45
In mixed form: 113/45
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