Add 30/72 and 25/7, Solve 30/72 + 3 4/7 as a fraction

Add 30/72 and 25/7

1^st number: 30/72, 2^nd number: 3 4/7

30/72 + 25/7 is 335/84.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
30/72 = 30 × 7/72 × 7 = 210/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
25/7 = 25 × 72/7 × 72 = 1800/504
Add the two like fractions:
210/504 + 1800/504 = 210 + 1800/504 = 2010/504
2010/504 simplified gives 335/84
So, 30/72 + 25/7 = 335/84
In mixed form: 383/84

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