Add 72/30 and 27/49
1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 27/49
72/30 + 27/49 is 723/245.
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,
27/49 = 27 × 30/49 × 30 = 810/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
3528/1470 + 810/1470 = 3528 + 810/1470 = 4338/1470 - 4338/1470 simplified gives 723/245
- So, 72/30 + 27/49 = 723/245
In mixed form: 2233/245
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