Add 54/10 and 30/72
1st number: 5 4/10, 2nd number: 30/72
54/10 + 30/72 is 349/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
54/10 = 54 × 36/10 × 36 = 1944/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
30/72 = 30 × 5/72 × 5 = 150/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1944/360 + 150/360 = 1944 + 150/360 = 2094/360 - 2094/360 simplified gives 349/60
- So, 54/10 + 30/72 = 349/60
In mixed form: 549/60
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