Add 72/16 and 2/10, Solve 4 8/16 + 2/10 as a fraction

Add 72/16 and 2/10

1^st number: 4 8/16, 2^nd number: 2/10

72/16 + 2/10 is 47/10.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
72/16 = 72 × 5/16 × 5 = 360/80
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
2/10 = 2 × 8/10 × 8 = 16/80
Add the two like fractions:
360/80 + 16/80 = 360 + 16/80 = 376/80
376/80 simplified gives 47/10
So, 72/16 + 2/10 = 47/10
In mixed form: 47/10

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