Add 50/30 and 7/72
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 7/72
50/30 + 7/72 is 127/72.
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,
50/30 = 50 × 12/30 × 12 = 600/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
7/72 = 7 × 5/72 × 5 = 35/360 - Add the two like fractions:
600/360 + 35/360 = 600 + 35/360 = 635/360 - 635/360 simplified gives 127/72
- So, 50/30 + 7/72 = 127/72
In mixed form: 155/72
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