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Add 56/7 and 30/72

1st number: 8 0/7, 2nd number: 30/72

56/7 + 30/72 is 101/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
    56/7 = 56 × 72/7 × 72 = 4032/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    30/72 = 30 × 7/72 × 7 = 210/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4032/504 + 210/504 = 4032 + 210/504 = 4242/504
  5. 4242/504 simplified gives 101/12
  6. So, 56/7 + 30/72 = 101/12
    In mixed form: 85/12

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