Add 70/30 and 2/72
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 2/72
70/30 + 2/72 is 85/36.
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,
70/30 = 70 × 12/30 × 12 = 840/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
2/72 = 2 × 5/72 × 5 = 10/360 - Add the two like fractions:
840/360 + 10/360 = 840 + 10/360 = 850/360 - 850/360 simplified gives 85/36
- So, 70/30 + 2/72 = 85/36
In mixed form: 213/36
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