Add 30/42 and 12/72
30/42 + 12/72 is 37/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
30/42 = 30 × 12/42 × 12 = 360/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
12/72 = 12 × 7/72 × 7 = 84/504 - Add the two like fractions:
360/504 + 84/504 = 360 + 84/504 = 444/504 - 444/504 simplified gives 37/42
- So, 30/42 + 12/72 = 37/42
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