Add 4/30 and 2/72
4/30 + 2/72 is 29/180.
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,
4/30 = 4 × 12/30 × 12 = 48/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
2/72 = 2 × 5/72 × 5 = 10/360 - Add the two like fractions:
48/360 + 10/360 = 48 + 10/360 = 58/360 - 58/360 simplified gives 29/180
- So, 4/30 + 2/72 = 29/180
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