Add 72/30 and 7/75
1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 7/75
72/30 + 7/75 is 187/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 75 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 75 × 2 = 150,
7/75 = 7 × 2/75 × 2 = 14/150 - Add the two like fractions:
360/150 + 14/150 = 360 + 14/150 = 374/150 - 374/150 simplified gives 187/75
- So, 72/30 + 7/75 = 187/75
In mixed form: 237/75
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