Add 30/48 and 2/72
30/48 + 2/72 is 47/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
30/48 = 30 × 3/48 × 3 = 90/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
2/72 = 2 × 2/72 × 2 = 4/144 - Add the two like fractions:
90/144 + 4/144 = 90 + 4/144 = 94/144 - 94/144 simplified gives 47/72
- So, 30/48 + 2/72 = 47/72
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