Add 72/30 and 72/50
1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 1 22/50
72/30 + 72/50 is 96/25.
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,
72/50 = 72 × 3/50 × 3 = 216/150 - Add the two like fractions:
360/150 + 216/150 = 360 + 216/150 = 576/150 - 576/150 simplified gives 96/25
- So, 72/30 + 72/50 = 96/25
In mixed form: 321/25
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