Add 30/5 and 21/72
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 21/72
30/5 + 21/72 is 151/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
30/5 = 30 × 72/5 × 72 = 2160/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
21/72 = 21 × 5/72 × 5 = 105/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/360 + 105/360 = 2160 + 105/360 = 2265/360 - 2265/360 simplified gives 151/24
- So, 30/5 + 21/72 = 151/24
In mixed form: 67/24
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