Add 72/30 and 25/10
1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 2 5/10
72/30 + 25/10 is 49/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
72/30 = 72 × 1/30 × 1 = 72/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
25/10 = 25 × 3/10 × 3 = 75/30 - Add the two like fractions:
72/30 + 75/30 = 72 + 75/30 = 147/30 - 147/30 simplified gives 49/10
- So, 72/30 + 25/10 = 49/10
In mixed form: 49/10
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