Add 72/7 and 12/72, Solve 10 2/7 + 12/72 as a fraction

Add 72/7 and 12/72

1^st number: 10 2/7, 2^nd number: 12/72

72/7 + 12/72 is 439/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 72 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
72/7 = 72 × 72/7 × 72 = 5184/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
12/72 = 12 × 7/72 × 7 = 84/504
Add the two like fractions:
5184/504 + 84/504 = 5184 + 84/504 = 5268/504
5268/504 simplified gives 439/42
So, 72/7 + 12/72 = 439/42
In mixed form: 1019/42

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