Add 63/72 and 32/30
1st number: 63/72, 2nd number: 1 2/30
63/72 + 32/30 is 233/120.
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,
32/30 = 32 × 12/30 × 12 = 384/360 - Add the two like fractions:
315/360 + 384/360 = 315 + 384/360 = 699/360 - 699/360 simplified gives 233/120
- So, 63/72 + 32/30 = 233/120
In mixed form: 1113/120
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