Add 30/72 and 42/5
1st number: 30/72, 2nd number: 8 2/5
30/72 + 42/5 is 529/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 5 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 5 × 72 = 360,
42/5 = 42 × 72/5 × 72 = 3024/360 - Add the two like fractions:
150/360 + 3024/360 = 150 + 3024/360 = 3174/360 - 3174/360 simplified gives 529/60
- So, 30/72 + 42/5 = 529/60
In mixed form: 849/60
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