Add 72/24 and 42/30
1st number: 3 0/24, 2nd number: 1 12/30
72/24 + 42/30 is 22/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
72/24 = 72 × 5/24 × 5 = 360/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
42/30 = 42 × 4/30 × 4 = 168/120 - Add the two like fractions:
360/120 + 168/120 = 360 + 168/120 = 528/120 - 528/120 simplified gives 22/5
- So, 72/24 + 42/30 = 22/5
In mixed form: 42/5
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