Add 5/72 and 30/32
5/72 + 30/32 is 145/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
5/72 = 5 × 4/72 × 4 = 20/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
30/32 = 30 × 9/32 × 9 = 270/288 - Add the two like fractions:
20/288 + 270/288 = 20 + 270/288 = 290/288 - 290/288 simplified gives 145/144
- So, 5/72 + 30/32 = 145/144
In mixed form: 11/144
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