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Add 30/5 and 28/72

1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 28/72

30/5 + 28/72 is 115/18.

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,
    28/72 = 28 × 5/72 × 5 = 140/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/360 + 140/360 = 2160 + 140/360 = 2300/360
  5. 2300/360 simplified gives 115/18
  6. So, 30/5 + 28/72 = 115/18
    In mixed form: 67/18

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