Add 8/72 and 15/7, Solve 8/72 + 2 1/7 as a fraction

Add 8/72 and 15/7

1^st number: 8/72, 2^nd number: 2 1/7

8/72 + 15/7 is 142/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 7 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
8/72 = 8 × 7/72 × 7 = 56/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
15/7 = 15 × 72/7 × 72 = 1080/504
Add the two like fractions:
56/504 + 1080/504 = 56 + 1080/504 = 1136/504
1136/504 simplified gives 142/63
So, 8/72 + 15/7 = 142/63
In mixed form: 216/63

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