Add 5/72 and 36/30
1st number: 5/72, 2nd number: 1 6/30
5/72 + 36/30 is 457/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 30 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
36/30 = 36 × 12/30 × 12 = 432/360 - Add the two like fractions:
25/360 + 432/360 = 25 + 432/360 = 457/360 - So, 5/72 + 36/30 = 457/360
In mixed form: 197/360
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