Add 72/8 and 2/30
1st number: 9 0/8, 2nd number: 2/30
72/8 + 2/30 is 136/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
72/8 = 72 × 15/8 × 15 = 1080/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
2/30 = 2 × 4/30 × 4 = 8/120 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/120 + 8/120 = 1080 + 8/120 = 1088/120 - 1088/120 simplified gives 136/15
- So, 72/8 + 2/30 = 136/15
In mixed form: 91/15
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