Add 30/72 and 16/30
30/72 + 16/30 is 19/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 30 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
30/72 = 30 × 5/72 × 5 = 150/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
16/30 = 16 × 12/30 × 12 = 192/360 - Add the two like fractions:
150/360 + 192/360 = 150 + 192/360 = 342/360 - 342/360 simplified gives 19/20
- So, 30/72 + 16/30 = 19/20
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