Add 10/72 and 90/32, Solve 10/72 + 2 26/32 as a fraction

Add 10/72 and 90/32

1^st number: 10/72, 2^nd number: 2 26/32

10/72 + 90/32 is 425/144.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 32 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
10/72 = 10 × 4/72 × 4 = 40/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
90/32 = 90 × 9/32 × 9 = 810/288
Add the two like fractions:
40/288 + 810/288 = 40 + 810/288 = 850/288
850/288 simplified gives 425/144
So, 10/72 + 90/32 = 425/144
In mixed form: 2137/144

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