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Add 30/5 and 12/72

1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 12/72

30/5 + 12/72 is 37/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
    30/5 = 30 × 72/5 × 72 = 2160/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    12/72 = 12 × 5/72 × 5 = 60/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/360 + 60/360 = 2160 + 60/360 = 2220/360
  5. 2220/360 simplified gives 37/6
  6. So, 30/5 + 12/72 = 37/6
    In mixed form: 61/6

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