Add 30/16 and 3/72
1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 3/72
30/16 + 3/72 is 23/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
30/16 = 30 × 9/16 × 9 = 270/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
3/72 = 3 × 2/72 × 2 = 6/144 - Add the two like fractions:
270/144 + 6/144 = 270 + 6/144 = 276/144 - 276/144 simplified gives 23/12
- So, 30/16 + 3/72 = 23/12
In mixed form: 111/12
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