Add 72/30 and 70/75
1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 70/75
72/30 + 70/75 is 10/3.
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,
70/75 = 70 × 2/75 × 2 = 140/150 - Add the two like fractions:
360/150 + 140/150 = 360 + 140/150 = 500/150 - 500/150 simplified gives 10/3
- So, 72/30 + 70/75 = 10/3
In mixed form: 31/3
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