Add 30/6 and 3/72
1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 3/72
306 + 372 is 12124.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
306 = 30 × 126 × 12 = 36072 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
372 = 3 × 172 × 1 = 372 - Add the two like fractions:
36072 + 372 = 360 + 372 = 36372 - 363/72 simplified gives 12124
- So, 30/6 + 3/72 = 121/24
In mixed form: 5124
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