Add 72/21 and 1/30
1st number: 3 9/21, 2nd number: 1/30
72/21 + 1/30 is 727/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
72/21 = 72 × 10/21 × 10 = 720/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
1/30 = 1 × 7/30 × 7 = 7/210 - Add the two like fractions:
720/210 + 7/210 = 720 + 7/210 = 727/210 - So, 72/21 + 1/30 = 727/210
In mixed form: 397/210
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