Add 10/4 and 50/72, Solve 2 2/4 + 50/72 as a fraction

Add 10/4 and 50/72

1^st number: 2 2/4, 2^nd number: 50/72

10/4 + 50/72 is 115/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
10/4 = 10 × 18/4 × 18 = 180/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
50/72 = 50 × 1/72 × 1 = 50/72
Add the two like fractions:
180/72 + 50/72 = 180 + 50/72 = 230/72
230/72 simplified gives 115/36
So, 10/4 + 50/72 = 115/36
In mixed form: 37/36

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