Add 72/48 and 30/40
1st number: 1 24/48, 2nd number: 30/40
72/48 + 30/40 is 9/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 40 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 40 × 6 = 240,
30/40 = 30 × 6/40 × 6 = 180/240 - Add the two like fractions:
360/240 + 180/240 = 360 + 180/240 = 540/240 - 540/240 simplified gives 9/4
- So, 72/48 + 30/40 = 9/4
In mixed form: 21/4
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