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Add 72/10 and 12/16

1st number: 7 2/10, 2nd number: 12/16

72/10 + 12/16 is 159/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
    72/10 = 72 × 8/10 × 8 = 576/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    12/16 = 12 × 5/16 × 5 = 60/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/80 + 60/80 = 576 + 60/80 = 636/80
  5. 636/80 simplified gives 159/20
  6. So, 72/10 + 12/16 = 159/20
    In mixed form: 719/20

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