Add 10/72 and 50/28, Solve 10/72 + 1 22/28 as a fraction

Add 10/72 and 50/28

1^st number: 10/72, 2^nd number: 1 22/28

10/72 + 50/28 is 485/252.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 28 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
10/72 = 10 × 7/72 × 7 = 70/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
50/28 = 50 × 18/28 × 18 = 900/504
Add the two like fractions:
70/504 + 900/504 = 70 + 900/504 = 970/504
970/504 simplified gives 485/252
So, 10/72 + 50/28 = 485/252
In mixed form: 1233/252

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