Add 72/30 and 4/32, Solve 2 12/30 + 4/32 as a fraction

Add 72/30 and 4/32

1^st number: 2 12/30, 2^nd number: 4/32

72/30 + 4/32 is 101/40.

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,
4/32 = 4 × 15/32 × 15 = 60/480
Add the two like fractions:
1152/480 + 60/480 = 1152 + 60/480 = 1212/480
1212/480 simplified gives 101/40
So, 72/30 + 4/32 = 101/40
In mixed form: 221/40

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