Add 72/7 and 2/20, Solve 10 2/7 + 2/20 as a fraction

Add 72/7 and 2/20

1^st number: 10 2/7, 2^nd number: 2/20

72/7 + 2/20 is 727/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 20 is 140

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
72/7 = 72 × 20/7 × 20 = 1440/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
2/20 = 2 × 7/20 × 7 = 14/140
Add the two like fractions:
1440/140 + 14/140 = 1440 + 14/140 = 1454/140
1454/140 simplified gives 727/70
So, 72/7 + 2/20 = 727/70
In mixed form: 1027/70

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