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Add 18/14 and 72/30

1st number: 1 4/14, 2nd number: 2 12/30

18/14 + 72/30 is 129/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    18/14 = 18 × 15/14 × 15 = 270/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    72/30 = 72 × 7/30 × 7 = 504/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/210 + 504/210 = 270 + 504/210 = 774/210
  5. 774/210 simplified gives 129/35
  6. So, 18/14 + 72/30 = 129/35
    In mixed form: 324/35

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