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Add 21/72 and 56/30

1st number: 21/72, 2nd number: 1 26/30

21/72 + 56/30 is 259/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    21/72 = 21 × 5/72 × 5 = 105/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
    56/30 = 56 × 12/30 × 12 = 672/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/360 + 672/360 = 105 + 672/360 = 777/360
  5. 777/360 simplified gives 259/120
  6. So, 21/72 + 56/30 = 259/120
    In mixed form: 219/120

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