Add 45/30 and 72/5, Solve 1 15/30 + 14 2/5 as a fraction

Add 45/30 and 72/5

1^st number: 1 15/30, 2^nd number: 14 2/5

45/30 + 72/5 is 159/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 5 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
45/30 = 45 × 1/30 × 1 = 45/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
72/5 = 72 × 6/5 × 6 = 432/30
Add the two like fractions:
45/30 + 432/30 = 45 + 432/30 = 477/30
477/30 simplified gives 159/10
So, 45/30 + 72/5 = 159/10
In mixed form: 159/10

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