Add 10/72 and 63/7, Solve 10/72 + 9 0/7 as a fraction

Add 10/72 and 63/7

1^st number: 10/72, 2^nd number: 9 0/7

10/72 + 63/7 is 329/36.

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,
63/7 = 63 × 72/7 × 72 = 4536/504
Add the two like fractions:
70/504 + 4536/504 = 70 + 4536/504 = 4606/504
4606/504 simplified gives 329/36
So, 10/72 + 63/7 = 329/36
In mixed form: 95/36

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