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Add 30/28 and 3/72

1st number: 1 2/28, 2nd number: 3/72

30/28 + 3/72 is 187/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 72 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
    30/28 = 30 × 18/28 × 18 = 540/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    3/72 = 3 × 7/72 × 7 = 21/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/504 + 21/504 = 540 + 21/504 = 561/504
  5. 561/504 simplified gives 187/168
  6. So, 30/28 + 3/72 = 187/168
    In mixed form: 119/168

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