Add 35/30 and 45/72
1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 45/72
35/30 + 45/72 is 43/24.
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,
35/30 = 35 × 12/30 × 12 = 420/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
45/72 = 45 × 5/72 × 5 = 225/360 - Add the two like fractions:
420/360 + 225/360 = 420 + 225/360 = 645/360 - 645/360 simplified gives 43/24
- So, 35/30 + 45/72 = 43/24
In mixed form: 119/24
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