Add 30/20 and 28/72
1st number: 1 10/20, 2nd number: 28/72
30/20 + 28/72 is 17/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
30/20 = 30 × 18/20 × 18 = 540/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
28/72 = 28 × 5/72 × 5 = 140/360 - Add the two like fractions:
540/360 + 140/360 = 540 + 140/360 = 680/360 - 680/360 simplified gives 17/9
- So, 30/20 + 28/72 = 17/9
In mixed form: 18/9
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