Add 30/72 and 3/10
30/72 + 3/10 is 43/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 10 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 10 × 36 = 360,
3/10 = 3 × 36/10 × 36 = 108/360 - Add the two like fractions:
150/360 + 108/360 = 150 + 108/360 = 258/360 - 258/360 simplified gives 43/60
- So, 30/72 + 3/10 = 43/60
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