Add 30/5 and 5/72
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 5/72
30/5 + 5/72 is 437/72.
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,
5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/360 + 25/360 = 2160 + 25/360 = 2185/360 - 2185/360 simplified gives 437/72
- So, 30/5 + 5/72 = 437/72
In mixed form: 65/72
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