Add 72/30 and 27/70
1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 27/70
72/30 + 27/70 is 39/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
72/30 = 72 × 7/30 × 7 = 504/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
27/70 = 27 × 3/70 × 3 = 81/210 - Add the two like fractions:
504/210 + 81/210 = 504 + 81/210 = 585/210 - 585/210 simplified gives 39/14
- So, 72/30 + 27/70 = 39/14
In mixed form: 211/14
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