Add 8/72 and 7/30
8/72 + 7/30 is 31/90.
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,
7/30 = 7 × 12/30 × 12 = 84/360 - Add the two like fractions:
40/360 + 84/360 = 40 + 84/360 = 124/360 - 124/360 simplified gives 31/90
- So, 8/72 + 7/30 = 31/90
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