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Add 3/72 and 48/30

1st number: 3/72, 2nd number: 1 18/30

3/72 + 48/30 is 197/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    3/72 = 3 × 5/72 × 5 = 15/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
    48/30 = 48 × 12/30 × 12 = 576/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/360 + 576/360 = 15 + 576/360 = 591/360
  5. 591/360 simplified gives 197/120
  6. So, 3/72 + 48/30 = 197/120
    In mixed form: 177/120

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