Add 30/5 and 54/72
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 54/72
30/5 + 54/72 is 27/4.
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,
54/72 = 54 × 5/72 × 5 = 270/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/360 + 270/360 = 2160 + 270/360 = 2430/360 - 2430/360 simplified gives 27/4
- So, 30/5 + 54/72 = 27/4
In mixed form: 63/4
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