Add 30/72 and 72/10, Solve 30/72 + 7 2/10 as a fraction

Add 30/72 and 72/10

1^st number: 30/72, 2^nd number: 7 2/10

30/72 + 72/10 is 457/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 10 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
30/72 = 30 × 5/72 × 5 = 150/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
72/10 = 72 × 36/10 × 36 = 2592/360
Add the two like fractions:
150/360 + 2592/360 = 150 + 2592/360 = 2742/360
2742/360 simplified gives 457/60
So, 30/72 + 72/10 = 457/60
In mixed form: 737/60

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