Add 72/5 and 30/21, Solve 14 2/5 + 1 9/21 as a fraction

Add 72/5 and 30/21

1^st number: 14 2/5, 2^nd number: 1 9/21

72/5 + 30/21 is 554/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 21 is 105

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
72/5 = 72 × 21/5 × 21 = 1512/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
30/21 = 30 × 5/21 × 5 = 150/105
Add the two like fractions:
1512/105 + 150/105 = 1512 + 150/105 = 1662/105
1662/105 simplified gives 554/35
So, 72/5 + 30/21 = 554/35
In mixed form: 1529/35

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