Add 72/10 and 15/64, Solve 7 2/10 + 15/64 as a fraction

Add 72/10 and 15/64

1^st number: 7 2/10, 2^nd number: 15/64

72/10 + 15/64 is 2379/320.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 64 is 320

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
72/10 = 72 × 32/10 × 32 = 2304/320
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
15/64 = 15 × 5/64 × 5 = 75/320
Add the two like fractions:
2304/320 + 75/320 = 2304 + 75/320 = 2379/320
So, 72/10 + 15/64 = 2379/320
In mixed form: 7139/320

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