Add 72/30 and 24/36
1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 24/36
72/30 + 24/36 is 46/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
72/30 = 72 × 6/30 × 6 = 432/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
24/36 = 24 × 5/36 × 5 = 120/180 - Add the two like fractions:
432/180 + 120/180 = 432 + 120/180 = 552/180 - 552/180 simplified gives 46/15
- So, 72/30 + 24/36 = 46/15
In mixed form: 31/15
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