Add 72/5 and 30/42, Solve 14 2/5 + 30/42 as a fraction

Add 72/5 and 30/42

1^st number: 14 2/5, 2^nd number: 30/42

72/5 + 30/42 is 529/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 42 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
72/5 = 72 × 42/5 × 42 = 3024/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
30/42 = 30 × 5/42 × 5 = 150/210
Add the two like fractions:
3024/210 + 150/210 = 3024 + 150/210 = 3174/210
3174/210 simplified gives 529/35
So, 72/5 + 30/42 = 529/35
In mixed form: 154/35

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