Add 10/72 and 54/7, Solve 10/72 + 7 5/7 as a fraction

Add 10/72 and 54/7

1^st number: 10/72, 2^nd number: 7 5/7

10/72 + 54/7 is 1979/252.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 7 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 7 × 72 = 504,
54/7 = 54 × 72/7 × 72 = 3888/504
Add the two like fractions:
70/504 + 3888/504 = 70 + 3888/504 = 3958/504
3958/504 simplified gives 1979/252
So, 10/72 + 54/7 = 1979/252
In mixed form: 7215/252

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