Add 72/30 and 21/72
1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 21/72
72/30 + 21/72 is 323/120.
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,
72/30 = 72 × 12/30 × 12 = 864/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
21/72 = 21 × 5/72 × 5 = 105/360 - Add the two like fractions:
864/360 + 105/360 = 864 + 105/360 = 969/360 - 969/360 simplified gives 323/120
- So, 72/30 + 21/72 = 323/120
In mixed form: 283/120
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