Add 72/30 and 60/50
1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 1 10/50
72/30 + 60/50 is 18/5.
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,
60/50 = 60 × 3/50 × 3 = 180/150 - Add the two like fractions:
360/150 + 180/150 = 360 + 180/150 = 540/150 - 540/150 simplified gives 18/5
- So, 72/30 + 60/50 = 18/5
In mixed form: 33/5
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