Add 81/72 and 16/30
1st number: 1 9/72, 2nd number: 16/30
81/72 + 16/30 is 199/120.
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,
81/72 = 81 × 5/72 × 5 = 405/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
16/30 = 16 × 12/30 × 12 = 192/360 - Add the two like fractions:
405/360 + 192/360 = 405 + 192/360 = 597/360 - 597/360 simplified gives 199/120
- So, 81/72 + 16/30 = 199/120
In mixed form: 179/120
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