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Add 15/72 and 30/14

1st number: 15/72, 2nd number: 2 2/14

15/72 + 30/14 is 395/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 14 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    15/72 = 15 × 7/72 × 7 = 105/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
    30/14 = 30 × 36/14 × 36 = 1080/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/504 + 1080/504 = 105 + 1080/504 = 1185/504
  5. 1185/504 simplified gives 395/168
  6. So, 15/72 + 30/14 = 395/168
    In mixed form: 259/168

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