Add 72/6 and 3/30
1st number: 12 0/6, 2nd number: 3/30
726 + 330 is 12110.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
726 = 72 × 56 × 5 = 36030 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
330 = 3 × 130 × 1 = 330 - Add the two like fractions:
36030 + 330 = 360 + 330 = 36330 - 363/30 simplified gives 12110
- So, 72/6 + 3/30 = 121/10
In mixed form: 12110
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