Add 8/72 and 1/30
8/72 + 1/30 is 13/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 30 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
8/72 = 8 × 5/72 × 5 = 40/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
1/30 = 1 × 12/30 × 12 = 12/360 - Add the two like fractions:
40/360 + 12/360 = 40 + 12/360 = 52/360 - 52/360 simplified gives 13/90
- So, 8/72 + 1/30 = 13/90
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