Add 72/48 and 12/30
1st number: 1 24/48, 2nd number: 12/30
72/48 + 12/30 is 19/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 30 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
72/48 = 72 × 5/48 × 5 = 360/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
12/30 = 12 × 8/30 × 8 = 96/240 - Add the two like fractions:
360/240 + 96/240 = 360 + 96/240 = 456/240 - 456/240 simplified gives 19/10
- So, 72/48 + 12/30 = 19/10
In mixed form: 19/10
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