Add 72/49 and 5/30, Solve 1 23/49 + 5/30 as a fraction

Add 72/49 and 5/30

1^st number: 1 23/49, 2^nd number: 5/30

72/49 + 5/30 is 481/294.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 30 is 1470

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
72/49 = 72 × 30/49 × 30 = 2160/1470
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
5/30 = 5 × 49/30 × 49 = 245/1470
Add the two like fractions:
2160/1470 + 245/1470 = 2160 + 245/1470 = 2405/1470
2405/1470 simplified gives 481/294
So, 72/49 + 5/30 = 481/294
In mixed form: 1187/294

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