Add 10/72 and 70/30, Solve 10/72 + 2 10/30 as a fraction

Add 10/72 and 70/30

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

10/72 + 70/30 is 89/36.

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,
70/30 = 70 × 12/30 × 12 = 840/360
Add the two like fractions:
50/360 + 840/360 = 50 + 840/360 = 890/360
890/360 simplified gives 89/36
So, 10/72 + 70/30 = 89/36
In mixed form: 217/36

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