Add 72/30 and 10/32, Solve 2 12/30 + 10/32 as a fraction

Add 72/30 and 10/32

1^st number: 2 12/30, 2^nd number: 10/32

72/30 + 10/32 is 217/80.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 32 is 480

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
72/30 = 72 × 16/30 × 16 = 1152/480
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
10/32 = 10 × 15/32 × 15 = 150/480
Add the two like fractions:
1152/480 + 150/480 = 1152 + 150/480 = 1302/480
1302/480 simplified gives 217/80
So, 72/30 + 10/32 = 217/80
In mixed form: 257/80

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