Add 14/25 and 72/30, Solve 14/25 + 2 12/30 as a fraction

Add 14/25 and 72/30

1^st number: 14/25, 2^nd number: 2 12/30

14/25 + 72/30 is 74/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 30 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
14/25 = 14 × 6/25 × 6 = 84/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
72/30 = 72 × 5/30 × 5 = 360/150
Add the two like fractions:
84/150 + 360/150 = 84 + 360/150 = 444/150
444/150 simplified gives 74/25
So, 14/25 + 72/30 = 74/25
In mixed form: 224/25

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