Add 72/75 and 30/48
72/75 + 30/48 is 317/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 48 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
72/75 = 72 × 16/75 × 16 = 1152/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
30/48 = 30 × 25/48 × 25 = 750/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
1152/1200 + 750/1200 = 1152 + 750/1200 = 1902/1200 - 1902/1200 simplified gives 317/200
- So, 72/75 + 30/48 = 317/200
In mixed form: 1117/200
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