Add 30/72 and 35/50
30/72 + 35/50 is 67/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 50 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
30/72 = 30 × 25/72 × 25 = 750/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
35/50 = 35 × 36/50 × 36 = 1260/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
750/1800 + 1260/1800 = 750 + 1260/1800 = 2010/1800 - 2010/1800 simplified gives 67/60
- So, 30/72 + 35/50 = 67/60
In mixed form: 17/60
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