Add 30/72 and 3/35
30/72 + 3/35 is 211/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
30/72 = 30 × 35/72 × 35 = 1050/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
3/35 = 3 × 72/35 × 72 = 216/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/2520 + 216/2520 = 1050 + 216/2520 = 1266/2520 - 1266/2520 simplified gives 211/420
- So, 30/72 + 3/35 = 211/420
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