Add 30/2 and 12/72
1st number: 15 0/2, 2nd number: 12/72
30/2 + 12/72 is 91/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
30/2 = 30 × 36/2 × 36 = 1080/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
12/72 = 12 × 1/72 × 1 = 12/72 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/72 + 12/72 = 1080 + 12/72 = 1092/72 - 1092/72 simplified gives 91/6
- So, 30/2 + 12/72 = 91/6
In mixed form: 151/6
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