Add 30/72 and 72/20
1st number: 30/72, 2nd number: 3 12/20
30/72 + 72/20 is 241/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 20 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 20 × 18 = 360,
72/20 = 72 × 18/20 × 18 = 1296/360 - Add the two like fractions:
150/360 + 1296/360 = 150 + 1296/360 = 1446/360 - 1446/360 simplified gives 241/60
- So, 30/72 + 72/20 = 241/60
In mixed form: 41/60
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