Add 63/72 and 3/30
63/72 + 3/30 is 39/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 30 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
63/72 = 63 × 5/72 × 5 = 315/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
3/30 = 3 × 12/30 × 12 = 36/360 - Add the two like fractions:
315/360 + 36/360 = 315 + 36/360 = 351/360 - 351/360 simplified gives 39/40
- So, 63/72 + 3/30 = 39/40
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