Add 30/42 and 72/35, Solve 30/42 + 2 2/35 as a fraction

Add 30/42 and 72/35

1^st number: 30/42, 2^nd number: 2 2/35

30/42 + 72/35 is 97/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 35 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
30/42 = 30 × 5/42 × 5 = 150/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
72/35 = 72 × 6/35 × 6 = 432/210
Add the two like fractions:
150/210 + 432/210 = 150 + 432/210 = 582/210
582/210 simplified gives 97/35
So, 30/42 + 72/35 = 97/35
In mixed form: 227/35

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