Add 14/72 and 63/30, Solve 14/72 + 2 3/30 as a fraction

Add 14/72 and 63/30

1^st number: 14/72, 2^nd number: 2 3/30

14/72 + 63/30 is 413/180.

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,
14/72 = 14 × 5/72 × 5 = 70/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
63/30 = 63 × 12/30 × 12 = 756/360
Add the two like fractions:
70/360 + 756/360 = 70 + 756/360 = 826/360
826/360 simplified gives 413/180
So, 14/72 + 63/30 = 413/180
In mixed form: 253/180

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