Add 72/30 and 45/56
1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 45/56
72/30 + 45/56 is 897/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
72/30 = 72 × 28/30 × 28 = 2016/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
45/56 = 45 × 15/56 × 15 = 675/840 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/840 + 675/840 = 2016 + 675/840 = 2691/840 - 2691/840 simplified gives 897/280
- So, 72/30 + 45/56 = 897/280
In mixed form: 357/280
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