Add 10/2 and 7/72
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 7/72
102 + 772 is 36772.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
102 = 10 × 362 × 36 = 36072 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
772 = 7 × 172 × 1 = 772 - Add the two like fractions:
36072 + 772 = 360 + 772 = 36772 - So, 10/2 + 7/72 = 367/72
In mixed form: 5772
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 20/2+7/72 10/2+14/72 10/4+7/72 30/2+7/72 10/2+21/72 10/6+7/72 50/2+7/72 10/2+35/72 70/2+7/72 10/2+49/72 10/14+7/72