Add 30/3 and 35/72
1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 35/72
303 + 3572 is 75572.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
303 = 30 × 243 × 24 = 72072 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
3572 = 35 × 172 × 1 = 3572 - Add the two like fractions:
72072 + 3572 = 720 + 3572 = 75572 - So, 30/3 + 35/72 = 755/72
In mixed form: 103572
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 60/3+35/72 30/3+70/72 30/6+35/72 90/3+35/72 30/9+35/72 30/15+35/72 30/21+35/72