Add 72/10 and 4/15, Solve 7 2/10 + 4/15 as a fraction

Add 72/10 and 4/15

1^st number: 7 2/10, 2^nd number: 4/15

72/10 + 4/15 is 112/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 15 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
72/10 = 72 × 3/10 × 3 = 216/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
4/15 = 4 × 2/15 × 2 = 8/30
Add the two like fractions:
216/30 + 8/30 = 216 + 8/30 = 224/30
224/30 simplified gives 112/15
So, 72/10 + 4/15 = 112/15
In mixed form: 77/15

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