Add 5/7 and 30/72
5/7 + 30/72 is 95/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
5/7 = 5 × 72/7 × 72 = 360/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
30/72 = 30 × 7/72 × 7 = 210/504 - Add the two like fractions:
360/504 + 210/504 = 360 + 210/504 = 570/504 - 570/504 simplified gives 95/84
- So, 5/7 + 30/72 = 95/84
In mixed form: 111/84
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