Add 72/14 and 30/4, Solve 5 2/14 + 7 2/4 as a fraction

Add 72/14 and 30/4

1^st number: 5 2/14, 2^nd number: 7 2/4

72/14 + 30/4 is 177/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 4 is 28

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
72/14 = 72 × 2/14 × 2 = 144/28
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
30/4 = 30 × 7/4 × 7 = 210/28
Add the two like fractions:
144/28 + 210/28 = 144 + 210/28 = 354/28
354/28 simplified gives 177/14
So, 72/14 + 30/4 = 177/14
In mixed form: 129/14

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