Add 72/30 and 10/16, Solve 2 12/30 + 10/16 as a fraction

Add 72/30 and 10/16

1^st number: 2 12/30, 2^nd number: 10/16

72/30 + 10/16 is 121/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 16 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
72/30 = 72 × 8/30 × 8 = 576/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
10/16 = 10 × 15/16 × 15 = 150/240
Add the two like fractions:
576/240 + 150/240 = 576 + 150/240 = 726/240
726/240 simplified gives 121/40
So, 72/30 + 10/16 = 121/40
In mixed form: 31/40

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