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Add 15/72 and 30/7

1st number: 15/72, 2nd number: 4 2/7

15/72 + 30/7 is 755/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 7 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 7 × 72 = 504,
    30/7 = 30 × 72/7 × 72 = 2160/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/504 + 2160/504 = 105 + 2160/504 = 2265/504
  5. 2265/504 simplified gives 755/168
  6. So, 15/72 + 30/7 = 755/168
    In mixed form: 483/168

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