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Add 7/30 and 4/72

7/30 + 4/72 is 13/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
    7/30 = 7 × 12/30 × 12 = 84/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    4/72 = 4 × 5/72 × 5 = 20/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/360 + 20/360 = 84 + 20/360 = 104/360
  5. 104/360 simplified gives 13/45
  6. So, 7/30 + 4/72 = 13/45

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