Add 56/30 and 4/72
1st number: 1 26/30, 2nd number: 4/72
56/30 + 4/72 is 173/90.
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,
4/72 = 4 × 5/72 × 5 = 20/360 - Add the two like fractions:
672/360 + 20/360 = 672 + 20/360 = 692/360 - 692/360 simplified gives 173/90
- So, 56/30 + 4/72 = 173/90
In mixed form: 183/90
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