Add 30/7 and 14/72, Solve 4 2/7 + 14/72 as a fraction

Add 30/7 and 14/72

1^st number: 4 2/7, 2^nd number: 14/72

30/7 + 14/72 is 1129/252.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 72 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
30/7 = 30 × 72/7 × 72 = 2160/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
14/72 = 14 × 7/72 × 7 = 98/504
Add the two like fractions:
2160/504 + 98/504 = 2160 + 98/504 = 2258/504
2258/504 simplified gives 1129/252
So, 30/7 + 14/72 = 1129/252
In mixed form: 4121/252

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