Add 32/30 and 27/72
1st number: 1 2/30, 2nd number: 27/72
32/30 + 27/72 is 173/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
32/30 = 32 × 12/30 × 12 = 384/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
27/72 = 27 × 5/72 × 5 = 135/360 - Add the two like fractions:
384/360 + 135/360 = 384 + 135/360 = 519/360 - 519/360 simplified gives 173/120
- So, 32/30 + 27/72 = 173/120
In mixed form: 153/120
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