Add 10/2 and 72/80, Solve 5 0/2 + 72/80 as a fraction

Add 10/2 and 72/80

1^st number: 5 0/2, 2^nd number: 72/80

10/2 + 72/80 is 59/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 80 is 80

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
10/2 = 10 × 40/2 × 40 = 400/80
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
72/80 = 72 × 1/80 × 1 = 72/80
Add the two like fractions:
400/80 + 72/80 = 400 + 72/80 = 472/80
472/80 simplified gives 59/10
So, 10/2 + 72/80 = 59/10
In mixed form: 59/10

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