Add 40/30 and 36/72
1st number: 1 10/30, 2nd number: 36/72
40/30 + 36/72 is 11/6.
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,
40/30 = 40 × 12/30 × 12 = 480/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
36/72 = 36 × 5/72 × 5 = 180/360 - Add the two like fractions:
480/360 + 180/360 = 480 + 180/360 = 660/360 - 660/360 simplified gives 11/6
- So, 40/30 + 36/72 = 11/6
In mixed form: 15/6
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