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Add 81/72 and 8/30

1st number: 1 9/72, 2nd number: 8/30

81/72 + 8/30 is 167/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    81/72 = 81 × 5/72 × 5 = 405/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
    8/30 = 8 × 12/30 × 12 = 96/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/360 + 96/360 = 405 + 96/360 = 501/360
  5. 501/360 simplified gives 167/120
  6. So, 81/72 + 8/30 = 167/120
    In mixed form: 147/120

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