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Add 3/8 and 72/30

1st number: 3/8, 2nd number: 2 12/30

3/8 + 72/30 is 111/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 30 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    3/8 = 3 × 15/8 × 15 = 45/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    72/30 = 72 × 4/30 × 4 = 288/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/120 + 288/120 = 45 + 288/120 = 333/120
  5. 333/120 simplified gives 111/40
  6. So, 3/8 + 72/30 = 111/40
    In mixed form: 231/40

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