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Add 30/14 and 72/42

1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 1 30/42

30/14 + 72/42 is 27/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 42 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    30/14 = 30 × 3/14 × 3 = 90/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
    72/42 = 72 × 1/42 × 1 = 72/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/42 + 72/42 = 90 + 72/42 = 162/42
  5. 162/42 simplified gives 27/7
  6. So, 30/14 + 72/42 = 27/7
    In mixed form: 36/7

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