Add 72/49 and 6/30, Solve 1 23/49 + 6/30 as a fraction

Add 72/49 and 6/30

1^st number: 1 23/49, 2^nd number: 6/30

72/49 + 6/30 is 409/245.

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,
6/30 = 6 × 49/30 × 49 = 294/1470
Add the two like fractions:
2160/1470 + 294/1470 = 2160 + 294/1470 = 2454/1470
2454/1470 simplified gives 409/245
So, 72/49 + 6/30 = 409/245
In mixed form: 1164/245

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