Add 72/30 and 6/25, Solve 2 12/30 + 6/25 as a fraction

Add 72/30 and 6/25

1^st number: 2 12/30, 2^nd number: 6/25

72/30 + 6/25 is 66/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 25 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
72/30 = 72 × 5/30 × 5 = 360/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
6/25 = 6 × 6/25 × 6 = 36/150
Add the two like fractions:
360/150 + 36/150 = 360 + 36/150 = 396/150
396/150 simplified gives 66/25
So, 72/30 + 6/25 = 66/25
In mixed form: 216/25

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