Add 72/30 and 10/21
1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 10/21
72/30 + 10/21 is 302/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 21 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 21 × 10 = 210,
10/21 = 10 × 10/21 × 10 = 100/210 - Add the two like fractions:
504/210 + 100/210 = 504 + 100/210 = 604/210 - 604/210 simplified gives 302/105
- So, 72/30 + 10/21 = 302/105
In mixed form: 292/105
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