Add 4/72 and 45/10, Solve 4/72 + 4 5/10 as a fraction

Add 4/72 and 45/10

1^st number: 4/72, 2^nd number: 4 5/10

4/72 + 45/10 is 41/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 10 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
4/72 = 4 × 5/72 × 5 = 20/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
45/10 = 45 × 36/10 × 36 = 1620/360
Add the two like fractions:
20/360 + 1620/360 = 20 + 1620/360 = 1640/360
1640/360 simplified gives 41/9
So, 4/72 + 45/10 = 41/9
In mixed form: 45/9

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