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

Add 45/10 and 10/72

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

45/10 + 10/72 is 167/36.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
45/10 = 45 × 36/10 × 36 = 1620/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
10/72 = 10 × 5/72 × 5 = 50/360
Add the two like fractions:
1620/360 + 50/360 = 1620 + 50/360 = 1670/360
1670/360 simplified gives 167/36
So, 45/10 + 10/72 = 167/36
In mixed form: 423/36

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