Add 54/30 and 5/72
1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 5/72
54/30 + 5/72 is 673/360.
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,
54/30 = 54 × 12/30 × 12 = 648/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360 - Add the two like fractions:
648/360 + 25/360 = 648 + 25/360 = 673/360 - So, 54/30 + 5/72 = 673/360
In mixed form: 1313/360
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