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Add 30/4 and 63/72

1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 63/72

30/4 + 63/72 is 67/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
    30/4 = 30 × 18/4 × 18 = 540/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    63/72 = 63 × 1/72 × 1 = 63/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/72 + 63/72 = 540 + 63/72 = 603/72
  5. 603/72 simplified gives 67/8
  6. So, 30/4 + 63/72 = 67/8
    In mixed form: 83/8

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