Add 72/30 and 54/42
1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 1 12/42
72/30 + 54/42 is 129/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 42 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 42 × 5 = 210,
54/42 = 54 × 5/42 × 5 = 270/210 - Add the two like fractions:
504/210 + 270/210 = 504 + 270/210 = 774/210 - 774/210 simplified gives 129/35
- So, 72/30 + 54/42 = 129/35
In mixed form: 324/35
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