Add 72/42 and 14/36, Solve 1 30/42 + 14/36 as a fraction

Add 72/42 and 14/36

1^st number: 1 30/42, 2^nd number: 14/36

72/42 + 14/36 is 265/126.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 36 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
72/42 = 72 × 6/42 × 6 = 432/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
14/36 = 14 × 7/36 × 7 = 98/252
Add the two like fractions:
432/252 + 98/252 = 432 + 98/252 = 530/252
530/252 simplified gives 265/126
So, 72/42 + 14/36 = 265/126
In mixed form: 213/126

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