Add 72/30 and 42/50
1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 42/50
72/30 + 42/50 is 81/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
72/30 = 72 × 5/30 × 5 = 360/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
42/50 = 42 × 3/50 × 3 = 126/150 - Add the two like fractions:
360/150 + 126/150 = 360 + 126/150 = 486/150 - 486/150 simplified gives 81/25
- So, 72/30 + 42/50 = 81/25
In mixed form: 36/25
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