Add 72/75 and 49/30, Solve 72/75 + 1 19/30 as a fraction

Add 72/75 and 49/30

1^st number: 72/75, 2^nd number: 1 19/30

72/75 + 49/30 is 389/150.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 30 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
72/75 = 72 × 2/75 × 2 = 144/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
49/30 = 49 × 5/30 × 5 = 245/150
Add the two like fractions:
144/150 + 245/150 = 144 + 245/150 = 389/150
So, 72/75 + 49/30 = 389/150
In mixed form: 289/150

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