Add 72/7 and 28/30
1st number: 10 2/7, 2nd number: 28/30
72/7 + 28/30 is 1178/105.
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,
28/30 = 28 × 7/30 × 7 = 196/210 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/210 + 196/210 = 2160 + 196/210 = 2356/210 - 2356/210 simplified gives 1178/105
- So, 72/7 + 28/30 = 1178/105
In mixed form: 1123/105
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