Add 56/30 and 18/72
1st number: 1 26/30, 2nd number: 18/72
56/30 + 18/72 is 127/60.
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,
56/30 = 56 × 12/30 × 12 = 672/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
18/72 = 18 × 5/72 × 5 = 90/360 - Add the two like fractions:
672/360 + 90/360 = 672 + 90/360 = 762/360 - 762/360 simplified gives 127/60
- So, 56/30 + 18/72 = 127/60
In mixed form: 27/60
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