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Add 72/7 and 1/30

1st number: 10 2/7, 2nd number: 1/30

72/7 + 1/30 is 2167/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    72/7 = 72 × 30/7 × 30 = 2160/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    1/30 = 1 × 7/30 × 7 = 7/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/210 + 7/210 = 2160 + 7/210 = 2167/210
  5. So, 72/7 + 1/30 = 2167/210
    In mixed form: 1067/210

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