Add 6/72 and 30/7, Solve 6/72 + 4 2/7 as a fraction

Add 6/72 and 30/7

1^st number: 6/72, 2^nd number: 4 2/7

6/72 + 30/7 is 367/84.

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,
6/72 = 6 × 7/72 × 7 = 42/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
30/7 = 30 × 72/7 × 72 = 2160/504
Add the two like fractions:
42/504 + 2160/504 = 42 + 2160/504 = 2202/504
2202/504 simplified gives 367/84
So, 6/72 + 30/7 = 367/84
In mixed form: 431/84

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