Add 49/30 and 8/72
1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 8/72
49/30 + 8/72 is 157/90.
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,
8/72 = 8 × 5/72 × 5 = 40/360 - Add the two like fractions:
588/360 + 40/360 = 588 + 40/360 = 628/360 - 628/360 simplified gives 157/90
- So, 49/30 + 8/72 = 157/90
In mixed form: 167/90
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