Add 72/30 and 14/8
1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 1 6/8
72/30 + 14/8 is 83/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
72/30 = 72 × 4/30 × 4 = 288/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
14/8 = 14 × 15/8 × 15 = 210/120 - Add the two like fractions:
288/120 + 210/120 = 288 + 210/120 = 498/120 - 498/120 simplified gives 83/20
- So, 72/30 + 14/8 = 83/20
In mixed form: 43/20
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