Add 72/30 and 7/8, Solve 2 12/30 + 7/8 as a fraction

Add 72/30 and 7/8

1^st number: 2 12/30, 2^nd number: 7/8

72/30 + 7/8 is 131/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 8 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
72/30 = 72 × 4/30 × 4 = 288/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
7/8 = 7 × 15/8 × 15 = 105/120
Add the two like fractions:
288/120 + 105/120 = 288 + 105/120 = 393/120
393/120 simplified gives 131/40
So, 72/30 + 7/8 = 131/40
In mixed form: 311/40

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