Add 5/72 and 45/7, Solve 5/72 + 6 3/7 as a fraction

Add 5/72 and 45/7

1^st number: 5/72, 2^nd number: 6 3/7

5/72 + 45/7 is 3275/504.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
5/72 = 5 × 7/72 × 7 = 35/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
45/7 = 45 × 72/7 × 72 = 3240/504
Add the two like fractions:
35/504 + 3240/504 = 35 + 3240/504 = 3275/504
So, 5/72 + 45/7 = 3275/504
In mixed form: 6251/504

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