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Add 72/7 and 50/20

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

72/7 + 50/20 is 179/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
    72/7 = 72 × 20/7 × 20 = 1440/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    50/20 = 50 × 7/20 × 7 = 350/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/140 + 350/140 = 1440 + 350/140 = 1790/140
  5. 1790/140 simplified gives 179/14
  6. So, 72/7 + 50/20 = 179/14
    In mixed form: 1211/14

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