Add 60/2 and 5/72
1st number: 30 0/2, 2nd number: 5/72
60/2 + 5/72 is 2165/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
60/2 = 60 × 36/2 × 36 = 2160/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
5/72 = 5 × 1/72 × 1 = 5/72 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/72 + 5/72 = 2160 + 5/72 = 2165/72 - So, 60/2 + 5/72 = 2165/72
In mixed form: 305/72
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