Add 49/30 and 4/72
1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 4/72
49/30 + 4/72 is 76/45.
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,
49/30 = 49 × 12/30 × 12 = 588/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
4/72 = 4 × 5/72 × 5 = 20/360 - Add the two like fractions:
588/360 + 20/360 = 588 + 20/360 = 608/360 - 608/360 simplified gives 76/45
- So, 49/30 + 4/72 = 76/45
In mixed form: 131/45
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