Add 10/72 and 15/10, Solve 10/72 + 1 5/10 as a fraction

Add 10/72 and 15/10

1^st number: 10/72, 2^nd number: 1 5/10

10/72 + 15/10 is 59/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 10 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
10/72 = 10 × 5/72 × 5 = 50/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
15/10 = 15 × 36/10 × 36 = 540/360
Add the two like fractions:
50/360 + 540/360 = 50 + 540/360 = 590/360
590/360 simplified gives 59/36
So, 10/72 + 15/10 = 59/36
In mixed form: 123/36

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