Add 72/42 and 32/30, Solve 1 30/42 + 1 2/30 as a fraction

Add 72/42 and 32/30

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

72/42 + 32/30 is 292/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 30 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
72/42 = 72 × 5/42 × 5 = 360/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
32/30 = 32 × 7/30 × 7 = 224/210
Add the two like fractions:
360/210 + 224/210 = 360 + 224/210 = 584/210
584/210 simplified gives 292/105
So, 72/42 + 32/30 = 292/105
In mixed form: 282/105

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