Add 72/30 and 5/36
1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 5/36
72/30 + 5/36 is 457/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
72/30 = 72 × 6/30 × 6 = 432/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180 - Add the two like fractions:
432/180 + 25/180 = 432 + 25/180 = 457/180 - So, 72/30 + 5/36 = 457/180
In mixed form: 297/180
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