Add 5/30 and 56/72
5/30 + 56/72 is 17/18.
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,
5/30 = 5 × 12/30 × 12 = 60/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
56/72 = 56 × 5/72 × 5 = 280/360 - Add the two like fractions:
60/360 + 280/360 = 60 + 280/360 = 340/360 - 340/360 simplified gives 17/18
- So, 5/30 + 56/72 = 17/18
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