Add 72/30 and 63/48
1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 1 15/48
72/30 + 63/48 is 297/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
72/30 = 72 × 8/30 × 8 = 576/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
63/48 = 63 × 5/48 × 5 = 315/240 - Add the two like fractions:
576/240 + 315/240 = 576 + 315/240 = 891/240 - 891/240 simplified gives 297/80
- So, 72/30 + 63/48 = 297/80
In mixed form: 357/80
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