Add 72/30 and 28/7
1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 4 0/7
72/30 + 28/7 is 32/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 7 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 7 × 30 = 210,
28/7 = 28 × 30/7 × 30 = 840/210 - Add the two like fractions:
504/210 + 840/210 = 504 + 840/210 = 1344/210 - 1344/210 simplified gives 32/5
- So, 72/30 + 28/7 = 32/5
In mixed form: 62/5
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