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Add 5/30 and 49/72

5/30 + 49/72 is 61/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
    5/30 = 5 × 12/30 × 12 = 60/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    49/72 = 49 × 5/72 × 5 = 245/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/360 + 245/360 = 60 + 245/360 = 305/360
  5. 305/360 simplified gives 61/72
  6. So, 5/30 + 49/72 = 61/72

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