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Add 45/30 and 72/7

1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 10 2/7

45/30 + 72/7 is 165/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 7 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    45/30 = 45 × 7/30 × 7 = 315/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    72/7 = 72 × 30/7 × 30 = 2160/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/210 + 2160/210 = 315 + 2160/210 = 2475/210
  5. 2475/210 simplified gives 165/14
  6. So, 45/30 + 72/7 = 165/14
    In mixed form: 1111/14

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