Add 42/72 and 32/30
1st number: 42/72, 2nd number: 1 2/30
42/72 + 32/30 is 33/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 30 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
42/72 = 42 × 5/72 × 5 = 210/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
32/30 = 32 × 12/30 × 12 = 384/360 - Add the two like fractions:
210/360 + 384/360 = 210 + 384/360 = 594/360 - 594/360 simplified gives 33/20
- So, 42/72 + 32/30 = 33/20
In mixed form: 113/20
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