Add 30/72 and 27/20
1st number: 30/72, 2nd number: 1 7/20
30/72 + 27/20 is 53/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 20 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 20 × 18 = 360,
27/20 = 27 × 18/20 × 18 = 486/360 - Add the two like fractions:
150/360 + 486/360 = 150 + 486/360 = 636/360 - 636/360 simplified gives 53/30
- So, 30/72 + 27/20 = 53/30
In mixed form: 123/30
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