Add 40/7 and 10/72, Solve 5 5/7 + 10/72 as a fraction

Add 40/7 and 10/72

1^st number: 5 5/7, 2^nd number: 10/72

40/7 + 10/72 is 1475/252.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 72 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
40/7 = 40 × 72/7 × 72 = 2880/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
10/72 = 10 × 7/72 × 7 = 70/504
Add the two like fractions:
2880/504 + 70/504 = 2880 + 70/504 = 2950/504
2950/504 simplified gives 1475/252
So, 40/7 + 10/72 = 1475/252
In mixed form: 5215/252

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