Add 10/72 and 90/4, Solve 10/72 + 22 2/4 as a fraction

Add 10/72 and 90/4

1^st number: 10/72, 2^nd number: 22 2/4

10/72 + 90/4 is 815/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 4 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
10/72 = 10 × 1/72 × 1 = 10/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
90/4 = 90 × 18/4 × 18 = 1620/72
Add the two like fractions:
10/72 + 1620/72 = 10 + 1620/72 = 1630/72
1630/72 simplified gives 815/36
So, 10/72 + 90/4 = 815/36
In mixed form: 2223/36

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