Add 10/2 and 21/72, Solve 5 0/2 + 21/72 as a fraction

Add 10/2 and 21/72

1^st number: 5 0/2, 2^nd number: 21/72

10/2 + 21/72 is 127/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
10/2 = 10 × 36/2 × 36 = 360/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
21/72 = 21 × 1/72 × 1 = 21/72
Add the two like fractions:
360/72 + 21/72 = 360 + 21/72 = 381/72
381/72 simplified gives 127/24
So, 10/2 + 21/72 = 127/24
In mixed form: 57/24

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