Add 15/14 and 10/72, Solve 1 1/14 + 10/72 as a fraction

Add 15/14 and 10/72

1^st number: 1 1/14, 2^nd number: 10/72

15/14 + 10/72 is 305/252.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 72 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
15/14 = 15 × 36/14 × 36 = 540/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
10/72 = 10 × 7/72 × 7 = 70/504
Add the two like fractions:
540/504 + 70/504 = 540 + 70/504 = 610/504
610/504 simplified gives 305/252
So, 15/14 + 10/72 = 305/252
In mixed form: 153/252

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