Add 6/30 and 70/72
6/30 + 70/72 is 211/180.
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,
6/30 = 6 × 12/30 × 12 = 72/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
70/72 = 70 × 5/72 × 5 = 350/360 - Add the two like fractions:
72/360 + 350/360 = 72 + 350/360 = 422/360 - 422/360 simplified gives 211/180
- So, 6/30 + 70/72 = 211/180
In mixed form: 131/180
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