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Add 72/7 and 6/30

1st number: 10 2/7, 2nd number: 6/30

72/7 + 6/30 is 367/35.

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,
    6/30 = 6 × 7/30 × 7 = 42/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/210 + 42/210 = 2160 + 42/210 = 2202/210
  5. 2202/210 simplified gives 367/35
  6. So, 72/7 + 6/30 = 367/35
    In mixed form: 1017/35

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