Add 72/7 and 24/30
1st number: 10 2/7, 2nd number: 24/30
72/7 + 24/30 is 388/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
72/7 = 72 × 30/7 × 30 = 2160/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
24/30 = 24 × 7/30 × 7 = 168/210 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/210 + 168/210 = 2160 + 168/210 = 2328/210 - 2328/210 simplified gives 388/35
- So, 72/7 + 24/30 = 388/35
In mixed form: 113/35
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