Add 42/30 and 5/72
1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 5/72
42/30 + 5/72 is 529/360.
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,
42/30 = 42 × 12/30 × 12 = 504/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360 - Add the two like fractions:
504/360 + 25/360 = 504 + 25/360 = 529/360 - So, 42/30 + 5/72 = 529/360
In mixed form: 1169/360
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