Add 72/10 and 4/75, Solve 7 2/10 + 4/75 as a fraction

Add 72/10 and 4/75

1^st number: 7 2/10, 2^nd number: 4/75

72/10 + 4/75 is 544/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
72/10 = 72 × 15/10 × 15 = 1080/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
4/75 = 4 × 2/75 × 2 = 8/150
Add the two like fractions:
1080/150 + 8/150 = 1080 + 8/150 = 1088/150
1088/150 simplified gives 544/75
So, 72/10 + 4/75 = 544/75
In mixed form: 719/75

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