Add 72/70 and 15/16, Solve 1 2/70 + 15/16 as a fraction

Add 72/70 and 15/16

1^st number: 1 2/70, 2^nd number: 15/16

72/70 + 15/16 is 1101/560.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 16 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
72/70 = 72 × 8/70 × 8 = 576/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
15/16 = 15 × 35/16 × 35 = 525/560
Add the two like fractions:
576/560 + 525/560 = 576 + 525/560 = 1101/560
So, 72/70 + 15/16 = 1101/560
In mixed form: 1541/560

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