Add 30/40 and 12/72
30/40 + 12/72 is 11/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
30/40 = 30 × 9/40 × 9 = 270/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
12/72 = 12 × 5/72 × 5 = 60/360 - Add the two like fractions:
270/360 + 60/360 = 270 + 60/360 = 330/360 - 330/360 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 30/40 + 12/72 = 11/12
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