Add 72/42 and 56/30
1st number: 1 30/42, 2nd number: 1 26/30
72/42 + 56/30 is 376/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
56/30 = 56 × 7/30 × 7 = 392/210 - Add the two like fractions:
360/210 + 392/210 = 360 + 392/210 = 752/210 - 752/210 simplified gives 376/105
- So, 72/42 + 56/30 = 376/105
In mixed form: 361/105
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