Add 72/2 and 1/30
1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 1/30
722 + 130 is 108130.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
722 = 72 × 152 × 15 = 108030 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
130 = 1 × 130 × 1 = 130 - Add the two like fractions:
108030 + 130 = 1080 + 130 = 108130 - So, 72/2 + 1/30 = 1081/30
In mixed form: 36130
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