Add 72/30 and 24/49
1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 24/49
72/30 + 24/49 is 708/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 49 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
72/30 = 72 × 49/30 × 49 = 3528/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
24/49 = 24 × 30/49 × 30 = 720/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
3528/1470 + 720/1470 = 3528 + 720/1470 = 4248/1470 - 4248/1470 simplified gives 708/245
- So, 72/30 + 24/49 = 708/245
In mixed form: 2218/245
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