Add 30/72 and 35/60
30/72 + 35/60 is 1/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 60 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 60 × 6 = 360,
35/60 = 35 × 6/60 × 6 = 210/360 - Add the two like fractions:
150/360 + 210/360 = 150 + 210/360 = 360/360 - 360/360 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 30/72 + 35/60 = 1/1
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