Add 10/72 and 40/9, Solve 10/72 + 4 4/9 as a fraction

Add 10/72 and 40/9

1^st number: 10/72, 2^nd number: 4 4/9

10/72 + 40/9 is 55/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 9 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
10/72 = 10 × 1/72 × 1 = 10/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
40/9 = 40 × 8/9 × 8 = 320/72
Add the two like fractions:
10/72 + 320/72 = 10 + 320/72 = 330/72
330/72 simplified gives 55/12
So, 10/72 + 40/9 = 55/12
In mixed form: 47/12

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