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Add 70/30 and 1/72

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

70/30 + 1/72 is 169/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
    70/30 = 70 × 12/30 × 12 = 840/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    1/72 = 1 × 5/72 × 5 = 5/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/360 + 5/360 = 840 + 5/360 = 845/360
  5. 845/360 simplified gives 169/72
  6. So, 70/30 + 1/72 = 169/72
    In mixed form: 225/72

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