Add 72/30 and 49/40
1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 1 9/40
72/30 + 49/40 is 29/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
72/30 = 72 × 4/30 × 4 = 288/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
49/40 = 49 × 3/40 × 3 = 147/120 - Add the two like fractions:
288/120 + 147/120 = 288 + 147/120 = 435/120 - 435/120 simplified gives 29/8
- So, 72/30 + 49/40 = 29/8
In mixed form: 35/8
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