Add 72/7 and 8/18, Solve 10 2/7 + 8/18 as a fraction

Add 72/7 and 8/18

1^st number: 10 2/7, 2^nd number: 8/18

72/7 + 8/18 is 676/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 18 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
72/7 = 72 × 18/7 × 18 = 1296/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
8/18 = 8 × 7/18 × 7 = 56/126
Add the two like fractions:
1296/126 + 56/126 = 1296 + 56/126 = 1352/126
1352/126 simplified gives 676/63
So, 72/7 + 8/18 = 676/63
In mixed form: 1046/63

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