Add 72/30 and 21/8
1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 2 5/8
72/30 + 21/8 is 201/40.
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,
21/8 = 21 × 15/8 × 15 = 315/120 - Add the two like fractions:
288/120 + 315/120 = 288 + 315/120 = 603/120 - 603/120 simplified gives 201/40
- So, 72/30 + 21/8 = 201/40
In mixed form: 51/40
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