Add 72/30 and 1/14
1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 1/14
72/30 + 1/14 is 173/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 14 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
72/30 = 72 × 7/30 × 7 = 504/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
1/14 = 1 × 15/14 × 15 = 15/210 - Add the two like fractions:
504/210 + 15/210 = 504 + 15/210 = 519/210 - 519/210 simplified gives 173/70
- So, 72/30 + 1/14 = 173/70
In mixed form: 233/70
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