Add 75/16 and 10/36, Solve 4 11/16 + 10/36 as a fraction

Add 75/16 and 10/36

1^st number: 4 11/16, 2^nd number: 10/36

75/16 + 10/36 is 715/144.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 36 is 144

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
75/16 = 75 × 9/16 × 9 = 675/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
10/36 = 10 × 4/36 × 4 = 40/144
Add the two like fractions:
675/144 + 40/144 = 675 + 40/144 = 715/144
So, 75/16 + 10/36 = 715/144
In mixed form: 4139/144

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