Add 10/72 and 40/30, Solve 10/72 + 1 10/30 as a fraction

Add 10/72 and 40/30

1^st number: 10/72, 2^nd number: 1 10/30

10/72 + 40/30 is 53/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 30 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 30 × 12 = 360,
40/30 = 40 × 12/30 × 12 = 480/360
Add the two like fractions:
50/360 + 480/360 = 50 + 480/360 = 530/360
530/360 simplified gives 53/36
So, 10/72 + 40/30 = 53/36
In mixed form: 117/36

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